On July 20th, 2009 a momentous discovery was made. Local zoologist Arnold S. Pembroke of the Avian Research Facility made a shocking discovery on the shores of Valhalla. It was here nestled in the heart of Island Lake that a long thought extinct member of the avian community was spotted. This believed extinct breed is the Norwegian Land Mass Mallard, scientifically known as Giganticus Avianian Mudlakeus Billius. As you can see in the picture it is near the height of the trees nestled in the Valhalla shores. It clearly looms over the height of the power lines making this giant of a bird well over twenty feet tall and approximately 30 ft from bill to tail. Campers reported the wake created by the webbed feet in the water created whitecaps in the 8 to 10 ft range. Local shore patrol with the assistance of renowned hunting guide Steve Grotnes have located the bird's lair near Mud Lake. The nest is 12 ft deep and 45 ft by 45 ft. Nearby trees have been flattened, most likely by the giant wind forces caused when this monster takes flight. As the giant ducks have now taken residence on the shores of Valhalla, the Mater Bread Company has generously donated 3 tons of bread and lefse to supplement the ducks voracious appetite.

Time will only tell if this breed will continue to thrive here at the shores of Valhalla, but a documentary by the Animal Planet Network is in the planning stages to show the world this magnificent animal.