Momma Wood Duck and Babies

The Big Pond

This is a natural pond that borders our property. We get many beautiful visitors and some that even stay for awhile.

13 May 2020

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Momma Wood Duck and Babies

It was a happy outing today at the big pond. (Worth a look on full screen.)

19 Apr 2020

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Imagine

Canada Goose (Washington Swan) ..and for Sight and Sound: John Lennon from his album "Imagine" (1971) Imagine Imagine

06 Apr 2020

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Rainbow Duck

This week in SSC: "Easter or Spring" Happy Easter and spring to you all. :) Every spring there is always an assortment of beautiful ducks that visit the pond near our home. This week we were visited by the rarely seen "Bufflehead" or "Rainbow duck" as I call them (above) because of their iridescent feathers. A pair of "Ringed Neck" ducks that have purple heads with gray and white bills (pic below) also had a good time at the pond this week. ...and for Sight and Sound some music, as always: Riverside from their album "Rapid Eye Movement" (2007) Live: Rainbow Box Album: Rainbow Box

06 Apr 2020

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Ringed-Neck Duck

22 May 2019

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Momma Merganser

I don't like to shoot in the midday sun but when momma brings the babies out you just have to be there (looks best large.) This is a female Hooded Merganser with her new brood. You can see a little video of them here if you like: Momma and babies

20 Mar 2019

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Fearless

Even though the pond's resident crocodile looms near, the ducks are fearless. For Sight and Sound: Pink Floyd from their album "Meddle" (1971) Fearless Fearless Fearless

12 Mar 2019

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Ring-Necked Duck

It's an interesting name for this duck since you can barely see a ring around his neck. He should have had a much more suitable name with all his glorious markings and beautiful purple head. Poor guy.... Ring-Necked Duck
Hello!

16 Nov 2018

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Hello!

"Hello, honk, honk. I'm just in from Canada. Do you have any treats for me?" He was so cute. He saw me hiding next to the big tree and sounded the alarm. The geese have been enjoying the pond even though it's not much more than a big mud puddle at this point. As you can see he's pushing off of the bottom instead of really swimming. (Looks best full screen 1080p)

16 Nov 2018

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Take Five!

This week in SSC: "Odd Numbers" These 5 geese were down at the pond today. I've never seen them before and I have no idea what kind they are. They have bright orange feet and lighter orange bills. They're so cute! For Sight and Sound: Dave Brubeck Take Five Take Five
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