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.  
Taking part in Saturday's Critters. Click HERE to see more creatures from around the world.

18 comments:

Andy said...

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

s.c said...

They must be very happy with a pond without ice.

Jenn Jilks said...

It's so good to see the birds!

Tom said...

...they are always a treat to see.

eileeninmd said...

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!

Sharon said...

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

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

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!

Lea said...

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

John "By Stargoose And Hanglands" said...

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.

Taken For Granted said...

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

Bill said...

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

Revrunner said...

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

William Kendall said...

They are a welcome sight to see.

Kay said...

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.

Anu said...

Beautiful mallards.

Adam Jones said...

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

21 Wits said...

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

PerthDailyPhoto said...

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