This is the Mallard (1963)

Produced by Missouri Dept. of Conservation (1963).
www.mdc.mo.gov
The camera follows this game bird from north to south through the seasons of the year, showing its habits and life history. The narration reveals the problems the mallard faces and poses to the concerned conservationist. Emphasis is on the importance of this continent's wetlands.

[@jeremy28135]

For a 1963 documentary, this had some really good technical additions. Great job

[@nickpititto244]

I start every day with a cup of black coffee and "This is the Mallard" playing in the background as I fix my family a monster breakfast.

[@ErvTV]

I remember watching documentaries like this when I was a boy. I would often learn more from a filmstrip or video than I would from reading books and listening to lectures. I also wonder about the areas shown in this video, and not IF, but how much of them are now lost to human development.

[@grizzlycountry1030]

Exactly. I remember the first house I purchased was near a marsh and farms. Used to see all kinds of creatures. It was nice after working in a city to go home to and wake up to. Had to move when I changed careers, but I went back a few years ago to look around but everything was developed and I had to use gps to find the old house.

[@Srog822]

When I was little I was totally into this wildlife documentary series on PBS called Wild America with Marty Stauffer. This then sparked a huge interest in reading for me. The good news is that the areas you're referring to in this film are most likely still intact as wetland conservation is well funded through waterfowl hunting licenses and federal duck stamps. If you'd like to directly support wetland protection and management, buying a $25 duck stamp at your local post office is a great way to help even if you're a non-hunter.

[@MichaelKensinger]

I really, really enjoy these videos. I listen to them while painting wildlife. Please consider doing videos like these with other species of ducks and waterfowl (and other animals).

[@Maviel85]

Truly beautiful.

[@Scott-lc2zs]

Iam 65 I love the late 60 and 70 that was about the end of the duck game

[@fasx56]

Interesting look into the lives of the Mallard Duck, probably the most well known World Wide in the North Temperate zones and most hunted.The movie is old and the quality is only fair so one does not see the rich colors of the Male Mallard Duck.

[@jeffcrisafulli2258]

I have respect for the Farmer as long you stay out of my way from this now on.

[@Plysdyret1]

Ducks are funny!

[@Victoria-vd2li]

Such a good, cute doggy.

[@dimas.diamantsulejmani8881]

Sehr interessant!

[@Cuktisntfunny]

haunting to see a video of ducks that are dead now

[@abuddyofmine2524]

If u watch a video about ducks from a year ago there is a good chance half of them are dead

[@shareemibitsfala5534]

@@abuddyofmine2524 uh, no… that’s not even slightly true unless the video is of freshly hatched ducklings…

[@carsonito852]

I as a hunter, love what I kill, and kill what I love.

[@jeremy28135]

.. for who loves the ducks more than the hunter?

[@tonehernandez5730]

As a Hunter yes . I love animals. Never get the female. Alllways get the buck.

[@langhoberman648]

I hope you don’t love your family!

[@anthonyayala7925]

[@perseusvalentine]

I dunno if the mallard duck is pulling her hair or choking her🤷🏽‍♂️

[@lukasphotiou2445]

I was thinking the same thing

[@jeremy28135]

18:56 really? Lol. Really?

[@karlherman9504]

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[@Hotchpotchsoup]

M....mmmmmallard?