Saturday, December 7, 2019

A Winter Flock

This is just part of the large flock of Mallard Ducks who spend their winter in the small pond in James Gardens in the Etobicoke neighbourhood. There is always a patch of open water here even during the coldest part of winter due to a small stream that runs into the pond and despite all of the signs asking people not to feed the wildlife many come by and toss them bread every day. In the past I have seen some Wood Ducks with them in the summer but never during winter.   
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17 comments:

  1. s.cDecember 7, 2019 at 9:06 AM

    Already prepared then.

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  2. David M. Gascoigne,December 7, 2019 at 10:08 AM

    I think that there is some inner compulsion for people to feed ducks - and bread is not even good for them - but everyone grabs the end of the loaf on the way out - and if grandchildren are visiting the urge to go and feed the ducks quadruples!

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  3. TomDecember 7, 2019 at 10:10 AM

    ...it's a bit too cold for a swim.

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  4. The PadreDecember 7, 2019 at 10:25 AM

    Happy Little Ducks BoB Ross Would Say

    Cheers

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  5. SharonDecember 7, 2019 at 10:44 AM

    There must be a good source of food there. They look very content.

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  6. ~Lavender Dreamer~December 7, 2019 at 10:56 AM

    They sure are beautiful and nice to see in the winter months! I know a few of them fly South though! We have a few more right now. Enjoy your weekend!

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  7. Taken For GrantedDecember 7, 2019 at 11:43 AM

    Good photo. The Wood Ducks are too smart to spend the winter here. I am surprised the Mallard Ducks do. There is a flock of Canada geese who spend the winter in Sioux Falls, so aquatic birds will stay around if there is water and food.

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  8. eileeninmdDecember 7, 2019 at 1:10 PM

    Hello,

    The mallard ducks seem to be very hardy, I guess the open water will keep them there too. Pretty scene and photo. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend.

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  9. BillDecember 7, 2019 at 3:25 PM

    Happy ducks enjoying a day at the pond, priceless!

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  10. William KendallDecember 7, 2019 at 4:09 PM

    I imagine there's plenty of under water vegetation for them.

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  11. Jenn JilksDecember 7, 2019 at 4:47 PM

    That's so bad, giving them bread. It's like candy when they need protein. Cracked corn is good!
    I haven't been to Etobicoke in ages.

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  12. Lowcarb team memberDecember 7, 2019 at 5:02 PM

    These ducks are always nice to see …

    All the best Jan

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  13. LeaDecember 7, 2019 at 10:34 PM

    Ducks are fun to watch!

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  14. KayDecember 8, 2019 at 12:58 AM

    Nice view! People want to feed wildlife no matter how wrong the diet they provide or how wrong it is to get them dependent on handouts.

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  15. PerthDailyPhotoDecember 8, 2019 at 10:12 AM

    What a very lovely composition Pat. Love the sound of your chilly weather walks 💙

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  16. LoisDecember 9, 2019 at 11:58 AM

    Love seeing the ducks and the pretty little bridge!

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  17. Laura. MDecember 11, 2019 at 7:45 AM

    Naturaleca y vida unidas.
    Un abrazo.

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