On Dubai's Al Qudra lake: still great weather for ducks - in pictures

The emirate's lake is a haven for animals

A duck swims with ducklings in Al Qudra lake in Dubai. AFP

A bird perched on a branch in Al Qudra lake in Dubai. AFP

A gazelle in Dubai's Al Qudra lake. AFP

Black-winged Stilt chicks swim in Al Qudra lake in Dubai. AFP

A black-winged stilt walks in Al Qudra lake in the desert of Dubai. AFP

A swan in Al Qudra lake in the desert of Dubai. AFP

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