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Profiles in Duckage – Sir Mallard at Dawn

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Profiles in Duckage – Lady Mallard in color

Whilst looking for one species of duck (which I did not find) I was greeted by a group of mallards that were very used to people and came directly to me in hopes of snackies. They were not pleased with … Continue reading

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Profiles in Duckage – Monochrome Monday

Spring is letting winter bully it about! One day we had 80 degree weather then the very next it was down to the 50’s. We’ve had wonderful sun followed by gloomy overcast skies – all in the same day. And … Continue reading

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Angry Bird

Whilst photographing a duck I had never seen before, this quite forward Mallard got right in my face demanding snacks. I told him to shoo, no snacks for you! He gave me this stern look and then swam away quacking … Continue reading

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Dawn of the Duck

Doesn’t quite sound like a scary movie title; unless of course you think of Monday’s as a bit scary. This is just one little mallard greeting the dawn of a new day. I hope your day goes swimmingly as well. … Continue reading

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Duck, Duck, Goose

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Ducky

While all around them the “hoomans” were enjoying their 4th of July Doo Dah celebrations in the park, this mallard family swam contentedly in the pond. Mr. and Mrs. Mallard kept a watchful eye on Junior who had the tendency … Continue reading

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Just Ducky

Today I found out that this fine feathered fellow is a male Mallard duck transitioning into eclipse plumage. What the heck is that you say? It means that breeding season and its bright colors are over and now he is … Continue reading

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All the single duckies

Today I found out why I’ve been seeing male and female ducks separate from one another.  Mating and baby duck season is over and it’s back to their own lives.  Ducks do not mate for life, instead they seasonally bond. … Continue reading

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