
There were a lot of mallards settled under the trees as we walked along the path at our local reserve. We’re experiencing very high temperatures right now and shady spots are at a premium.
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July 3, 2026 at 12:12 pm
This is another beautifully composed picture, Belinda.
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July 3, 2026 at 2:37 pm
Thanks very much!
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July 3, 2026 at 11:41 am
Gorgeous capture, Belinda.
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July 3, 2026 at 2:36 pm
Thank you, Sandy!
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July 4, 2026 at 11:28 am
Welcome!
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July 3, 2026 at 8:12 am
She was not giving up that spot 😁. The temperatures have certainly gone up a notch, everywhere. Yesterday afternoon there was nothing moving behind our house. We live in this heat/humidity environment but it was too much for here also. The family in Maine might as well have been down here last night. The heat never left…all night.
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July 3, 2026 at 9:00 am
It’s wicked hot 😏
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July 3, 2026 at 3:41 am
I hope all the mallards are fine there.
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July 3, 2026 at 9:00 am
I hope so, there’s plenty of water and shade.
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July 3, 2026 at 2:19 am
Just enjoying…
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July 3, 2026 at 8:59 am
She seemed to be 😊
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July 2, 2026 at 5:41 pm
Dappled shade provides good camouflage as well! Stay cool. 🥵
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July 2, 2026 at 4:14 pm
The little female mallards in particular are so lovely. Yes, I bet they are looking for any way to cool off. Nice photo, Belinda.
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July 2, 2026 at 5:33 pm
They are very appealing subjects. Thanks so much, Lynette!
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July 2, 2026 at 4:11 pm
Oh! Nice!
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July 2, 2026 at 4:53 pm
Thanks, Anneli!
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July 2, 2026 at 4:07 pm
She found a great shady spot to take in the day from. I hope you found some too!
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July 2, 2026 at 4:53 pm
There’s a bit of a breeze by the water. But not a day to linger outside 🥵
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July 2, 2026 at 4:00 pm
She’s so cute and has a fun smile too! Great photo, Belinda. 🥰
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July 2, 2026 at 4:49 pm
If a duck could look content this one does 😊. Thank you, John!
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July 2, 2026 at 6:24 pm
Oh yes! I have a real weak spot for Mallards… ☺️
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