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Came across these five domestic ducks walking down Main Street in a town the other day. There was a lot of traffic so I hoped for the best.

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Further On Up the Road - Bobby "Blue" Bland
Company of Friends - Danny Schmidt

Single file, hand in hand, it doesn't matter on An Island Walk.

Waddling By

Came across these five domestic ducks walking down Main Street in a town the other day. There was a lot of traffic so I hoped for the best.

Click to Play:
Further On Up the Road - Bobby "Blue" Bland
Company of Friends - Danny Schmidt

Single file, hand in hand, it doesn't matter on An Island Walk.

comments (15)

  • Larry Bliss
  • Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
  • 24 Nov 2008, 00:34
Cute pic. The brown ducks look a little chubby. smile
Mary MacADNski: Rouens like to eat more than anything. By this time of year they are very fat. It's time for the ax.
Bless them, they do look cutesmile
Mary MacADNski: They are cute. I had Rouens when I raised ducks years ago. They are lovely, friendly ducks who like to eat.
  • Ray
  • Thailand
  • 24 Nov 2008, 08:47
They look nicely fattened for Christmas!

Good humour in this image, Mary.
Mary MacADNski: I couldn't believe it, Ray. I am parked in a friend's driveway but she wasn't home. I talked to her yesterday and supposedly this is a common occurence. I thought it was hilarious.
  • vintage
  • Australia
  • 24 Nov 2008, 10:30
Like everybody I notice they are well fed
Mary MacADNski: These are one Pekin and four Rouen ducks. They are fat but they are shaped like this anyway.
  • Aussie
  • Brisbane
  • 24 Nov 2008, 12:59
Lovely cute image Mary
Mary MacADNski: It was my laugh for the day.
  • Tracy
  • Staffs Moorlands England
  • 24 Nov 2008, 13:02
Ha a duck convoy, this is priceless Marysmile
Mary MacADNski: Isn't it funny? I was flabbergasted. When i raised ducks one of mine decided to nest across the road. i could not find her nest to move her back. She came home a couple of times a day to eat and bathe but was taken by a fox. I found her nest the following winter when all the leaves were gone.
  • Alan
  • United Kingdom
  • 24 Nov 2008, 13:14
Lol.. looks like they are more intent on eating than road safety. Interesting t osee the different profiles to them; some look as though they need the exercise!
Mary MacADNski: The white one was thinking of crossing over to my car but didn't thank goodness. This is a very busy road.
  • FLOOG
  • The valleys of a contented soul
  • 24 Nov 2008, 15:00
Priceless!

Queued for takeoff..... smile
Mary MacADNski: They turned around right there and headed for home. I found out yesterday where they belong. The neighbours are all upset about them.
Great fun shot Mary. I like their attitude. They seem being forced walking!
Mary MacADNski: Some of the neighbours would like to force them to go home.
  • Alan
  • United Kingdom
  • 24 Nov 2008, 17:49
Enjoy your holiday/vacation, Mary!
Mary MacADNski: Thanks, Alan. I will.
  • Fabrice
  • France
  • 24 Nov 2008, 19:51
So funny !!! Superbe shot. I like it !!
Mary MacADNski: Oh, the things you see in rural life.
Lovely capture, Mary. At least they are keeping to the side of the road. (:o)
Mary MacADNski: Yes! I was so afraid that they would cross over as the white one was considering it. So glad they didn't.
  • Louis
  • South Africa
  • 24 Nov 2008, 22:51
I see you have all your ducks in a row. Well done.
Mary MacADNski: I'm hoping they're all in a row in several ways.
  • Ellie
  • England
  • 24 Nov 2008, 23:04
Now this made me laugh out loud! What a sight! grin

They look remarkably well fed, and remarkably focused on the ground, makes me wonder if there's been a grain spillage.
Mary MacADNski: So often there is grain along the roads. These ducks I understand have been allowed to do this all year. The neighbours are upset as their cats and dogs want to cross the road to get to the ducks. I thought it was hilarious and luckily my friend's driveway was there to pull into.
Lol smile Really funny (and dangerous for them !) A good picture Mary !

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