A close-up shot shows a duck, likely a female mallard, foraging in shallow water. The duck has brown and patterned feathers and is seen dipping its head into the water, seemingly picking at something among the aquatic vegetation. The water is clear, revealing submerged grass, plant roots, and a muddy bottom. Green leafy plants, some with small yellow elements that might be flowers or leaves, are visible growing in and on the water's surface. The scene takes place outdoors during daylight hours in Chaikovsky, Russia.