Golden Eagle Art Gallery is pleased to offer an extensive collection of world-renowned artworks by Canadian wildlife artist, Robert Bateman.  World-travelled and well versed, Bateman always tells a great story about each of his creations. Here is what he has to say about this piece:

"In this picture, I have shown the mallard drake as a birder often sees him, in a rather quiet, almost domestic scene. I have used back lighting and a colour combination of flowers, grass and water to harmonize with the colours of the bird. While the hen is busy with the young, this mallard is taking a rest in the midst of a preening session."

- Robert Bateman