Saturday, April 11, 2020

They're Back

The Mallards have returned to the pond in the Wychwood Park neighbourhood. The pond is quite shaded so it took a long time for the ice to melt. I haven't seen the resident turtles out and about yet though. I like the circular patterns in the water from all of the action of their feet.  
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18 comments:

  1. AndyApril 11, 2020 at 8:33 AM

    I am surprised they got past customs at the border. ;)

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  2. s.cApril 11, 2020 at 8:51 AM

    They must be very happy with a pond without ice.

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  3. Jenn JilksApril 11, 2020 at 9:08 AM

    It's so good to see the birds!

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  4. TomApril 11, 2020 at 9:26 AM

    ...they are always a treat to see.

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  5. eileeninmdApril 11, 2020 at 9:58 AM

    Hello,

    Cute ducks, they are in a happy place. Thank you so much for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, stay well! Enjoy your weekend, Happy Easter!

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  6. SharonApril 11, 2020 at 10:53 AM

    I wonder where they spent the winter. I love watching the ones that spend it here.

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  7. ~Lavender Dreamer~April 11, 2020 at 11:00 AM

    Aren't they pretty! It's nice to have them return every year. We're missing some of our birds on trails that are closed now. But it's something to look forward to! Stay safe!

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  8. LeaApril 11, 2020 at 11:31 AM

    The swirling water turns a pretty photo into a beautiful one!

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  9. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"April 11, 2020 at 12:43 PM

    They are beautiful birds, though often disregarded here as they are so common. At this time of year they turn up in all sorts of unlikely places as they search for nest sites.

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  10. Taken For GrantedApril 11, 2020 at 12:47 PM

    Our resident duck population is also back for the season. Happy Easter, Red Pat.

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  11. BillApril 11, 2020 at 1:53 PM

    Good to see the ducks are back. Happy Easter, Pat.

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  12. RevrunnerApril 11, 2020 at 3:10 PM

    I wonder if they're from our swamp. :-)

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  13. William KendallApril 11, 2020 at 6:26 PM

    They are a welcome sight to see.

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  14. KayApril 11, 2020 at 7:23 PM

    We've had many mallards around here though the winter. I haven't checked around to see if any have left. The males are so showy but I love the bright blue patch on females at their wings.

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  15. AnuApril 12, 2020 at 1:51 AM

    Beautiful mallards.

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  16. Adam JonesApril 12, 2020 at 6:39 AM

    It's good to see any birds at these times, and I like the Mallards and they're calls.

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  17. 21 WitsApril 12, 2020 at 11:24 AM

    Beautiful, it's all about enjoying the world around them, and us as well. Life goes on and it's a wonderful thing.

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  18. PerthDailyPhotoApril 13, 2020 at 12:06 PM

    They are lovely Pat, you can just imagine them paddling away under the water there 😊

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