Saturday, May 28, 2016

Dirty Nose

This female Mallard had just come out from rummaging around in the bottom of a muddy pond and it looks as if she needs to do a little grooming!
Taking part in Saturday's Critters. Click HERE to see more creatures from around the world.

15 comments:

  1. the bottom of the muddy pond is where all the good stuff is

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  2. I dunno...I've heard from reliable sources that a little mud on the beak really turns on male mallards! Cute pic!

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  3. What a cute picture! It looks like a bath might be in order.

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  4. I think she is checking you out for tips! Great shot!

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  5. A good grooming session is in order.

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  6. Must have been something very good down there.

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  7. Hello, sweet shot of the female Mallard. I guess ducks do not mind being muddy. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Wishing you a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend!

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  8. Great shot of this duck. Don't think they worry much about a little mud.

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  9. We have several kinds of ducks around the cabin. We also have red-throated loons. They are my favourite. - margy

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  10. Haha! I hope she found a tasty morsel for her trouble Pat :)

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  11. There's the saying "Like water off a Duck's back". Maybe it's time for a new one "It sticks like Mud on a Duck's Bill"

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  12. Oh... And great close up photo too.

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