It was the most darling, comical sight as we watched this family of ducks heading our way. There were six juveniles with no parent in sight. I don't know enough about them to know at what age they are left on their own.
They followed the edge of the water mostly.
The stream soon changed direction and as I walked to the part of the boardwalk it went under, I was just in time to take several photos of these pretty young ducks.
You can read about mallard ducks at this link.
I will end this post with that very famous poem,
The Duck by Ogden Nash.
Behold the duck,
It does not cluck,
A cluck it lacks.
It quacks.
It is especially fond
Of a puddle or pond.
When it dines or sups,
It bottoms ups.
What complete charmers - no sibling rivalry on display either.
ReplyDeleteThey were all very well behaved :)
DeleteOh my, how funny! They think they must be all in a line whenever they walk! It does look like they are just grown. Love the whimsical poem!
ReplyDeleteIt is a lot of fun to observe them :)
DeleteI'm always amused when I see ducks in uniform, they certainly look great.
ReplyDeleteDon't they? It's been a while since I saw any ducks :)
DeleteUma bela sequência.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e continuação de uma boa semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
Muito obrigado :) Um abraço e continuação de boa semana.
DeleteLove the little poem. Your photos are great. I like how they waddle about the same distance apart from each other.
ReplyDeleteThank you Diane, me too and they are very uniformed in their walk :) It amazes me how well coordinated they are.
DeleteOh my that poem, it's adorable. Fantastic photos of the ducks.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed Ann, thank you :)
DeleteHello, Denise
ReplyDeleteThe ducks look so cute marching by, love the photos and the poem!
Take care, have a happy day!
Fun to watch that's for sure :) Thank you Eileen and you have a happy day also :)
Deleteha, we need more ducks to march right in
ReplyDeleteI agree with that 100 percent. Thank you Linda :)
DeleteThey are cute.
ReplyDeleteVery much so :)
DeleteLOVE the poem. these ducks are so adorable and and as i smiled my way through all the photos i am humming when johnny comes marching home again.... the photos are fantastic
ReplyDeleteThat's great Sandra, so glad you enjoyed this and now I have that in my head too :)
Deletethey are so sweet, they learn to march and stay in line at a very young age!!
ReplyDeleteyour pictures are awesome...and i really enjoyed the images!!
Thank you Debbie, so glad :)
DeleteLove your duck photos. The poem too!
ReplyDeleteHappy Wednesday, Denise.
Thank you Veronica, I hope your Wednesday was a great one :)
DeleteThey are funny,-))
ReplyDeleteThey are indeed :)
DeleteFun the photos and the poem!
ReplyDeleteHappy you enjoyed Ellen :)
DeleteHello Denise,
ReplyDeleteAnother super series of amusing images followed by a delightful poem, as ducks do they waddle along in a straight line, I believe young ducks , fledge and leave the mother at between 50 and 60 days.
Best wishes ,
John
Thank you John and I appreciate the info on the mother. Much appreciated :) Best wishes to you also :)
Deletelovely family kisses from Europe
ReplyDeleteLovely to see you Gosia :) I wish you the same!
DeleteThis is so precious! Thanks Denise! Big Hugs!
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome MLC, and big hugs from me too :) xx
DeleteAren't they sweet, lovely photographs.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the poem too.
All the best Jan
They certainly are Jan :) Thank you and all the best to you too.
DeleteAdorable. And such a sweet poem as well.
ReplyDeleteAmalia
xo
Thank you Amalia, happy you enjoyed :) xo
DeleteVery cute sighting!
ReplyDeleteIt certainly was :)
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful ducklings. :)
Thank you Lucyna :)
DeleteGreat photos of the ducks. I love the way they're all walking in a line.
ReplyDeleteOgden Nash's poem made me smile.
So glad Granny :) happy they gave you a smile.
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