This time of year, the returning ducks are quite a lot of fun to watch, as they team up and begin to nest.
A couple afternoons ago, I walked up to my favorite nearby wetland area to see who might be paddling around and enjoying the sunshine.
Madam Mallard was splashing around and enjoying a lovely bath.
Her sweetheart, on the other hand, decided he looked much more striking and attractive just allowing the sun to shimmer on his beautiful metallic green head feathers. He did look pretty impressive.
Other visitors were out on the water, too, but I need to sort through their pictures to see whether any might be blog-worthy. :)
4 comments:
We love Mallards ! We call them 'orange feets' - we're simple folk. :^)
Thank you for the pics!
Mallard hugs to ya, from BetsyLee
They are so common, or maybe widely recognized. But there is still something about them that makes seeing them so fun and joyful.
Thanks for the post!
Sheila
BetsyLee, that's cute. They certainly have 'orange feets'! Hugs right back!
Sheila, they are very common around here. I still enjoy seeing them, though. And it's always fun to see all the little ducklings, when they hatch. :)
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