It’s been a long cold winter. The snow drifts are high beside the river. Mallards congregate here because this portion of the river is fast moving and doesn’t freeze. As we approached the river’s edge we fell in behind a man carrying a huge sack of cracked corn for the ducks. We stood back as the ducks mobbed the man. As we were leaving I saw this mallard a ways from the crowd and took this shot.
February 19, 2019 at 11:45 am
I hope this one got some feed too. They are hardy and it amazes me that they stay and don’t fly south.
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February 19, 2019 at 4:54 pm
I hope so. I do wonder why some remain every winter…
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February 18, 2019 at 1:40 pm
The ducks must have greatly appreciated the feed.
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February 18, 2019 at 4:04 pm
They did, it was pretty wild!
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February 17, 2019 at 11:53 am
I feel bad they’re having to forage so hard for food, but your shot of her does look cute!
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February 17, 2019 at 5:02 pm
I feel the same, yet they seem very adaptable. Thanks Donna!
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February 16, 2019 at 7:10 pm
Great photo! The winter has been miserably mild by me, so it’s great to see a little snow in this picture.
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February 16, 2019 at 10:19 pm
Thank you. It’s been just the opposite here.
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February 17, 2019 at 2:15 pm
Perhaps I’ll move…
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February 16, 2019 at 7:07 pm
Wonderful photo!🙂
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February 18, 2019 at 4:02 pm
Thanks very much!
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February 16, 2019 at 6:07 pm
Such a kind man, to feed the ducks! She’s cute with the little blob of snow on her beak. 🙂
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February 16, 2019 at 10:17 pm
He really was, the sack was so heavy he had to drag it along the ground. She was a lovely duck, thanks. 😊
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February 16, 2019 at 4:12 pm
Our winter has been harsh, also. I am always amazed by the resilience of birds in such conditions.
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February 16, 2019 at 5:06 pm
Most of our mallards migrate south. I do wonder why some remain behind. Tough birds indeed.
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February 16, 2019 at 2:55 pm
Sweet shot! 🙂 I can’t believe how the animals have survived the arctic blasts!
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February 16, 2019 at 4:53 pm
Thanks Tom. They are amazing little creatures!
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February 16, 2019 at 11:04 am
She’s so cute! Great photo Belinda. ❤️
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February 16, 2019 at 1:28 pm
Thank you John!
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February 16, 2019 at 5:24 am
Lovely image, and really added to by that little strand of plant.
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February 16, 2019 at 9:36 am
Thank you😊
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