Tuesday, February 5, 2013

ABC Wednesday: D is for Ducks

I dug through my archives to find some duck shots during winters when Shelley Lake was frozen.
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The ducks don't seem to mind walking on the ice.
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So far this winter the lake has only been frozen in the shallow parts during some mornings. The past two winters have been fairly mild. I'm sure the mallards (ducks) are happier with milder winters.
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25 comments:

  1. EG CameraGirlFebruary 5, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    We have some mallards here all winter. They don't mind ice as long as they can still find water. :)

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  2. Judy February 5, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    I love that last shot and the reflection!

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  3. Roger Owen GreenFebruary 5, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    dashing thru the ice. oh that we all could!

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  4. KarenFebruary 5, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    Love the reflections!

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  5. RajeshFebruary 5, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    Wonderful shots, they are having good time.

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  6. MerylFebruary 5, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    Delightful photos. I think I like the last one the best, with the reflection on the ice.

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  7. Luna MirandaFebruary 5, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    wonderful shots--i wonder if they're fascinated with their reflections.:p

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  8. Leslie:February 5, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    It's fun to watch them land on the ice and sliiiiiiiiiide.

    Leslie
    abcw team

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  9. photowannabeFebruary 5, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    Love the photos of the ducks. I almost posted mallards too, then life got difficult and I posted someting else.

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  10. NonnieFebruary 5, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    like the icy reflection!

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  11. Richard LawryFebruary 5, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    Nice ducks. My daughter has a pet Mallard duck that serves as a watch duck. It always lets you know if someone comes to the house with a loud quack, quack, quack, quack.
    My post this week at An Arkies Musings is about the TV show Duck Dynasty

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  12. WandaFebruary 5, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    So that's where the term "Duck Walk" came from..HaHa. Enjoyed the pictures, and a smile or two.

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  13. HildredFebruary 5, 2013 at 11:03 PM

    Love your photography, - especially the last picture.

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  14. MaRFebruary 6, 2013 at 2:53 AM

    Fantastic pictures, Carver! love your choice for D.
    Happy week ahead.

    D is for...

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2013 at 3:03 AM

    comme une patinoire

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  16. Cezar and LéiaFebruary 6, 2013 at 4:01 AM

    Ducks are having a fun time there!I'm enchanted by your first image, congratulations!
    Léia

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  17. JanetFebruary 6, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    If only I could stay warm like a duck in winter! Cute pictures.

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  18. Chubskulit RoseFebruary 6, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    I wonder if they ever get cold?

    Discover
    Rose, ABC Wednesday Team

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  19. LONDONLULUFebruary 6, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    So sweet - ducks are always lovely to see and such Darling Dears here!

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  20. IndraniFebruary 6, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    Great ones for 'D'. :)

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  21. BerowneFebruary 6, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    Beautiful response to the post...

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  22. AnnFebruary 6, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    I do love the reflections--something they don't see everyday.
    Ann

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  23. Gillian OlsonFebruary 6, 2013 at 11:32 PM

    I especially like the last one.

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  24. Latane BartonFebruary 7, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    Those ducks must not have much feeling in those webbed feet to walk around on the ice like that.

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  25. Sharp Little PencilFebruary 8, 2013 at 10:47 PM

    As the song goes, "Nice weather for ducks," at least a couple of the shots. I always feel bad for little ducks on the ice, even though I know they couldn't care less! Peace, Amy
    http://sharplittlepencil.com/2013/02/07/dads-dynamic-deeds/

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