When we go out for a drive, we often end up at Spring Lake, we really enjoy the area.
On this day,
we stopped to survey the ducks to see if there were any "out of the ordinary" ducks.
A huge group of Mallard Ducks came out of the water to greet us, I am sure they thought we had food.
I keep duck food in the car but many people frown upon feeding the ducks, so I usually don't.
After a few snaps,
these beautiful Mallards realized they were not getting fed and headed back into the lake.
This duck in the center...
and this one that would not come out of the water appear to be Hybrids.
- let me know what you think -
So beautiful! The drake mallard is one of my favorite birds. I do believe that last one is a hybrid.
ReplyDeleteI love the photo with the fall leaves on the ground. They are so beautiful. Enjoy your weekend. Any leftovers to share? lol
ReplyDeleteThat last one could be a hybrid. They are so interesting!
ReplyDeleteThe mallards are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThe last one could well be a hybrid!
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Beautiful and how interesting. I believe you are right about the hybrids.
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures of the Mallards. The male Mallard is handsome with his pretty green head. I do believe the last duck is a hybrid Mallard. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great day and a happy new week. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
I dolove these handsome Mallards. Your photos are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThe way mallarads have adapted to various environments throughout the world is amazing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! Perhaps just not feeling hungry.
ReplyDeleteThey are so pretty. Love to see so many together. x
ReplyDeleteIt is frowned upon to feed them here too, although there is one pond we go to in a town about an hour away that has a little feeder that you can put a quarter in and feed the ducks with the food.
ReplyDeleteI have no idea about the ducks, I never know if what I am seeing is a new breed I haven't seen or what.
Ducks always make me smile. I love yours!
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