I watched a husband and wife couple going about their usual business. I thought the drake was a bit too relaxed? I soon discovered that he was limping and did most of his preening and feeding, sitting down. It didn't seem to bother him? But who are we to know ? He might have been in pain. This is a Park where dogs have to be on a lead, but I often see dog ownerd letting their dogs run free. Might have been bitten by one of those dogs?
There's certainly an apparent degree of ole illiteracy among the dog walkers at Laratinga Wetlands at Mt Barker, SA. Signs clearly say that all dogs must be kept on leashes yet dog owners are often seen walking free of their dogs thus putting wildlife at considerable risk.
M-L