Junior, I appreciate your post. Refreshing to hear someone give some positive feedback. Kudos to you.
I agree, this being your second duck, very nice job. Teal and mallards are no easy task. They are damn thin skinned, and mallards can be anatomical nightmares. I think your feedback has done you wonders! I look forward to seeing more of what you do. Most importantly, I can see you're proud of your improvements. This will keep you in the game, and make you strive to improve. As long as you never become completely satisfied, your work will always get better. You can never have enough photos and action shots in your inventory. Search the web, and collect the pictures that are free from the taking. Study them, and try to mimic live photos as closely as possible.