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.


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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