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My hypothesis is that the Mallard ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) will be much more abundant by the bridge of the moat compared to the mouth of the moat entering the river or the pond in the golf course and after a few days of observations I believe this is mainly due to the landscape composition, primarily water quality. Not many ducks were counted by the mouth of the moat to the river, and this could be due to the speed of the river water, whereas by the bridge the water is much more calm. There was also little to no ducks around or in the pond and after testing the water quality, I believe this to be the main reason.
Keywords: landscape composition, habitat, mallard duck distribution, animal behaviour, patch choice
