The scene depicts a body of water in Zelenogradskiy, Russia, bordered by a snow-covered bank with exposed earth and trees

The scene depicts a body of water in Zelenogradskiy, Russia, bordered by a snow-covered bank with exposed earth and trees. Three mallard ducks are present in the water. In the center-right, a male mallard, identifiable by its green head and yellow beak, is actively flapping its wings, extended upwards and backwards, while standing partially submerged in the rippled water. To the bottom-center-left, another male mallard floats calmly, facing right. A third male mallard is partially visible in the upper-left, facing away from the viewer. The water reflects sunlight and surrounding elements, exhibiting a dark, agitated surface. The bank in the background features significant accumulations of white snow, with sections of bare earth and several visible tree trunks and cut logs, some partially submerged in the water on the left side. Bare tree branches extend upwards from behind the snow line.