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Saturday, December 9, 2017

Saturday Critters ~ 208 ~

Lake of the Lilies - pictures from a visit way back in October.

Everyone was home...

It was so cloudy, 
but the sun came out for a brief moment,
and I was able to capture the swan, drenched in sunlight.

A pack of Ruddy Ducks and two Coots.


2 American Coots





Two juvie swans, cuddling!!

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19 comments:

  1. ChristineDecember 9, 2017 at 6:20 AM

    Hi Debbie! Love these photos especially the swan drenched in sunlight but the water drops on the coot's back, Wow! What a great photo!

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  2. Marie SmithDecember 9, 2017 at 8:11 AM

    Some of my favourite animals captured beautifully, as usual. Birds are so amazing! Thank you for sharing Debbie.

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  3. Latane BartonDecember 9, 2017 at 8:24 AM

    very nice pictures of the birds but you just gotta love those young swans. They are friends!! Or siblings who get along.

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  4. eileeninmdDecember 9, 2017 at 9:04 AM

    Hello, Debbie. looks like you hit the jackpot at this spot and lake. I love the beautiful swans. Lots of the cool looking Ruddy Ducks and Coots. Great series of photos. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. I appreciate your visit and comment too. It just started to snow here, lightly. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend.

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  5. Author R. Mac WheelerDecember 9, 2017 at 9:09 AM

    They are all so cool to watch

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  6. JudyDecember 9, 2017 at 10:23 AM

    I called my friend an "Old Coot" last week and when she frowned, I said, "No, that's a compliment. It means your Ducky."
    I love Swans, but get too close and they can be mean.

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  7. Prunella PepperpotDecember 9, 2017 at 11:06 AM

    Great images Debbie. I find coots difficult to photograph. Yours are very sweet.
    Have a great weekend.

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  8. PamDecember 9, 2017 at 11:44 AM

    I know they are all protected but I wonder how they stand the cold! haha....or how I would stand the cold would be more like that! Beautiful pics.

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  9. Bonnie KDecember 9, 2017 at 3:14 PM

    I love Ruddy ducks! Great photos.

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  10. Karen LakisDecember 9, 2017 at 4:38 PM

    Ohhhh - the swan in the sunlight is so pretty!

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  11. ConniecrafterDecember 9, 2017 at 8:37 PM

    that was great timing for the sun to come out, wow there were a lot of them out that day, so neat!! I love the two cuddling together!!

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  12. The Furry GnomeDecember 9, 2017 at 9:22 PM

    I must find a place where I can see more waterfowl - besides gulls and geese!

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  13. Ruth HiebertDecember 9, 2017 at 9:31 PM

    Must have been a family gathering going onto have so many ducks in one spot.

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  14. Brian KingDecember 10, 2017 at 8:29 AM

    It's like all of the weird cousins came home for Christmas! LOL! Beautiful photos! I've never seen a Ruddy Duck in person.

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  15. Sallie (FullTime-Life)December 10, 2017 at 7:39 PM

    Are all swans brown when they are juveniles? (I"ll go ask Google or Wiki) ... jut don't think I've ever seen brown ones .

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  16. LeAnnDecember 11, 2017 at 12:28 AM

    Really really loved the swan drenched in sunlight and the cuddling swans. Of course, all the photos were spectacular as always.
    Warm thought and hugs!

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  17. A Colorful WorldDecember 11, 2017 at 11:20 AM

    Beautiful water birds!

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  18. UnknownDecember 12, 2017 at 12:58 PM

    My goodness, they are such beautiful creatures, Debbie.
    xo.

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  19. Lowcarb team memberDecember 12, 2017 at 3:06 PM

    What a beautiful selection of photographs to see ...
    That swan is magnificent.

    All the best Jan

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