Last week, on one of the cold, but bright and sunny days we had, I had a chance to spend a few minutes down by the lake. There was practically no wind, and the lake was clear and about as smooth as I have seen it.
It was very quiet. There were no songbirds in the woods by the shore, no swans, black or white, and not even very many people enjoying the view.
But, the Mallard Ducks were still there in force. The cold didn't seem to bother them, as they floated serenely.
Played splash in the water
Preened and groomed
And, maybe, practiced flapping their wings for a trip further South.
But, they weren't the only birds by the lake that day. The Sea Gulls were out in force. They're brash fellows, not shy at all, and one of them let me get quiet close.
His only comment, a somewhat exasperated "You lookin' at me?
11 comments:
Love that last photo!
Good morning Louise....
Lovely pictures and very tranquil.
We are so glad to hear you've been helping the horses get ready for winter.
The birds at our feeders have been eating more than Madi...LOL and trust me that is a lot.
Hugs Madi and Mom
Love the photos- I could almost hear the mallards before I scanned down and saw them ! they are such characters !
great pics....I love watching birds..thx for sharing
Oh Louise that last photo of the gull is perfect
Oh I LOVED those mallard photos! Just gorgeous colors and clarity! But then that gull stold the show!!! :)
Wonderful!
Louise...this was a great series of photos. I love the lake. We are so lucky to live near it.
Ducks are such common birds that one might not notice their beauty. But you have captured it perfectly in these pictures. Great job, Louise.
I love the photo of the drake "standing" in the lake.
Lovely pics,I love the way you captured the story of birdlife by the Lake...
Great photos. I wish I lived closer to water.
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