Thanks Audrey for this comment. The top two ducks are Australian Grey Teal, below is a Pacific Black Duck. I hope they won’t get blown away- soon to be fair game: Duck Season open – 8am on Wednesday 26 May 2021-Season close – 30 minutes after sunset on Monday 14 June 2021. Daily bag limit of five game ducks per day for the entire season.
I too, hope they survive.
almost blown off their perch by the wind. The feathers were flying wildly. They did well to stay balanced on the log.
When the wind dropped I could see that they were actually ducks.
It’s mid-summer and not as many birds seem to be around, so we went off driving looking for a duck to photograph.
Eventually, we found one and some of its mates. It’s interesting that they are not the same type. There are a few wood ducks among the brightly colored lot, Australian Shelducks.
There was even a swan or two floating around. The ducks suddenly looked keen for a swim.
Just put a toe in first.
OK this one’s in a hurry. Watch out below.
Three ducks swimming along.
Today was hot and humid. Most of the wildlife was quietly at rest, finding places to cool off. The pelican seemed happy just to cool off in the shallows.
It took me a while to realise this cockatoo was sitting above in the leaves just keeping an eye on me.
The duck also happy to sit around in the lagoon.
The turtle was just surfing, waiting for a wave that wouldn’t eventuate.
The hawk was just not bothered and keeping a wary eye out.
These gorgeous little ducks were at a weir close by the farm. I think they are Australian Wood Ducks.
For Debbie’s Six Word Saturday Challenge
Stand up properly, someone is watching.
Let’s just go for a swim.
Turn around and jump in too.
I spotted this duck perched high up in a tree branch. She was spying on a beautifully coloured male duck. He was showing off, trying to impress her. Sadly, she flew off and left him all alone.
I thought these were mallard. But since I posted this I learnt that mallards are more likely to have orange feet. I think they are Australian Shelducks.
Ready
Set
Go
Landed and having a quiet swim.
All by himself.
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