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Star photo: Mandarin Duck (above)

I took this photo in Etherow Country Park in Stockport. There are many Mandarin Ducks there, and I had wanted a picture of one for a while as they are so beautiful. I was happy to capture one with such feather detail.
Matt Mason

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