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Ducks at Harvey Moore

I raised ducks in my pond during the eighties. The seven that naturally hatched here this year have been back for the weekend before they fly south or..... maybe they'll stay. 

These are not the ducks from my pond but from a local sanctuary that I hike on occasion. I was there twice this past autumn.  A wonderful hiking spot.

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On An Island Walk, we are thrilled when we see ducks.

Ducks at Harvey Moore

I raised ducks in my pond during the eighties. The seven that naturally hatched here this year have been back for the weekend before they fly south or..... maybe they'll stay. 

These are not the ducks from my pond but from a local sanctuary that I hike on occasion. I was there twice this past autumn.  A wonderful hiking spot.

Click to Play:
Fred Neil & Vince Martin - Morning Dew

On An Island Walk, we are thrilled when we see ducks.

comments (17)

Nice Mary.
Ducks can be the mainstay of many a good walk / hike.
Cheers
Rob
Mary MacADNski: So right you are. Thanks, Rob.
they always seem to be purposeful... no aimless swimming here! smile
Mary MacADNski: They are always swimming to get away from the hikers so yes, are constantly on the move.
  • Ray
  • Thailand
  • 16 Dec 2009, 02:44
Beautiful place, Mary, and great shot of your ducks.
Mary MacADNski: These are the Harvey Moore ducks. I only have seven in my pond.
  • zed
  • Australia
  • 16 Dec 2009, 06:38
No wonder you take your camera walking, beautiful sight
Mary MacADNski: Absolutely! I take it everywhere and feel lost without it.
Lovely mellow autumn scene Mary
Mary MacADNski: It is such a great spot, Bill. I love taking people there.
  • Louis
  • South Africa
  • 16 Dec 2009, 08:01
When I started reading I thought you have quite a pond - then read the rest smile
Looks to be a nice spot, yes.
Mary MacADNski: It has been a sanctuary for probably a hundred years. It is a wonderful spot. I do have a great pond full of ducks though - ok seven at the moment.
  • Chris
  • England
  • 16 Dec 2009, 08:49
Those male Mallards have their breeding plumage back
Mary MacADNski: This was late in the season. Moulting takes place in summer as a rule so they're beautiful and fit for autumn.
  • anniedog
  • United Kingdom
  • 16 Dec 2009, 09:15
I love the way the sunlight is picking out the irridescent green on the central duck. A haven indeed.
Ingrid
Mary MacADNski: Mallards with their iridescent heads are so beautiful. They are my favorite ducks and held a fascination for me since I was a child because of their heads.
Looks like autumn is nearly gone. Hope the ducks go to a warmer place.
Mary MacADNski: This was indeed at the end of autumn. It was the first hike I wore gloves. A good percentage of mallards and black ducks stay here for the winter and don't fly south.
Wonderful capture Mary. I love the autumn's tones!
Mary MacADNski: Thank you, Richard.
They look so peaceful and enjoying there little haven.
Mary MacADNski: The sanctuary has been there for a couple of generations. It's a wonderful and wild place.
  • Alan
  • Great Britain (UK)
  • 16 Dec 2009, 12:17
I was very impressed at first when I thought that this was part of your property, Mary! Ducks always bring a smile to my face.
Mary MacADNski: This shot shows part of my pond. You've seen it many times in other shots too.
A very serene image.

It's great to have places like this where you can hike to and enjoy the natural beauty. We have a man-made sanctuary within walking distance in our suburban neighborhood and it has become home for all sorts of wildlife which provides endless opportunities for the camera buff.

Do you have lots of baby ducks there in the warmer weather, Mary?
Mary MacADNski: I pretty well always get baby ducks on the pond. I had seven babies this year. I raised them there for years but now just wild ducks come.
  • Ginnie
  • Netherlands
  • 16 Dec 2009, 13:14
The ducks like it there, too, Mary...you can tell. smile
Mary MacADNski: Oh, they do. There are many more. This was just the end of one of their two ponds.
Thats quite a big family..maybe two. A lovely spot Mary.
Mary MacADNski: There are hundreds of ducks here. Every little pocket of the pond looks like this.
This looks a nice peaceful spot Mary.
Mary MacADNski: It is not a very busy spot in autumn though in summer more people walk there.
Nice autumn and wildlife shot Mary.
Mary MacADNski: Thanks so much, cornishmaid.

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