I don't live on a farm, I live on a beautiful winding river.
I dream about living on a farm, having a barn
and filling it with horses and alpaca's.
When I walk down to the water's edge,
this handsome mallard is not so happy to see me.
He resist's getting up for the longest time,
but when he's see's I am not backing off, he dives into the river.
He is sure to let me know he is not too happy with me
and he swims off.
I don't and they are not thrilled with me either.
There are three swans at the rivers edge, they are always there.
I was hoping to see the great blue heron
that was sitting on neighbor Helen's roof and then flew off.
No luck this time!!
When I walk down to the water's edge,
He resist's getting up for the longest time,
but when he's see's I am not backing off, he dives into the river.
and he swims off.
The swans swim over to see if I have food,
that was sitting on neighbor Helen's roof and then flew off.
No luck this time!!
So this is what's happening in my neck of the woods.
I'm sharing today with
Please visit Nancy at A Rural Journal
and Lisa at Two Bears Farm
Think about hoping in and hoping around!!
All are such beautiful shots!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it funny when you can tell they're looking right at you! These are great close ups ~ any babies this spring? I've had my fun "stalking" two families of swans!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to live on the river!
ReplyDeleteHa ha, look at him telling you off...
ReplyDeleteHi Debbie...You bullied that poor duck, to take the leap ; }
ReplyDeleteI would love to live on a lake, pond, ocean front,but then I don't, and from the,looks of my bank account....
"Heron on a roof" ...lol ..sounds like he name of a children's book!!
Grace
Love that first shot...he almost looks unreal!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful animals you share your world with...just like people sometimes they are happy with us and sometimes they are not....
ReplyDeleteIt looks really nice. I think it would be very nice living near a river. I love the sound of water.
ReplyDeleteThey may not be happy about your lack of food, but those divas still manage to give you and your camera their best profiles.
ReplyDeleteGreat captures, living by the river you must see lots of natures wonders.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great place to be, Debbie!
ReplyDeleteThe first shot? You really can see in his eye that he is a bit unhappy! What a great shot!
you're gonna have to start packing bread w/ you. :)
ReplyDeleteYou get the most gorgeous closeups! How wide is your river? I love rivers, actually I prefer rivers and lakes over the seas.
ReplyDeleteThe birds may not be happy with you but I am .Love the pictures you got.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots- he sure was squawking at you as he swam away.
ReplyDeleteI like the mallard trash-talking you as he swims away. Hahaha!
ReplyDeleteYou can have the pterodactyl (blue heron) that keeps coming to my backyard pond to terrorize the inhabitants. I'll GLADLY get rid of that menace!
Oh Debbie that duck was sure telling you off. lol.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots!
ReplyDeleteDebbie, where was the bread. Poor duckies, they look hungry. Wonderful shots, I love the swan. Wonderful photos! I hope you have a great Memorial weekend.
ReplyDeleteYour area just has to all. sandie
ReplyDeleteYou may not live on a farm, but living on a river is fantastic in itself! I'd love to live in a place like that. I find that ducks, geese, and swans tend to create a lot more drama than is really necessary. LOL!
ReplyDeleteAlways love your waterbird shots, Debbie. I think the birds must really like you to let you get so close.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing at Rural Thursdays this week.
The Mallards have such lovely markings don't they. The white swan's beak is a real feature on this bird ... am loving your photos Debbie :D)
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy the Rural Thursday post. I love the pictures and these were incrediable.
ReplyDeleteThanks for a moment with nature!