Family

The baby ducks were resting in mom's shadow

They finally settled down in the shade.

Not so baby ducks

The baby ducks are teenagers now, but Mom still leads them around.  A turtle wached them pass by.

 

Teenagers

The baby ducks are getting bigger, but momma still has a watchful eye.

 

Family photo

The duck family posed for me on a log.  Those little guys have BIG feet!

 

Mallards

I think these are both male mallards.  The one on the top right looks a little unusual.

 

Bottoms up

This mallard was really working on whatever was below the surface.

 

Duck Days

The migrating ducks are back at the lake along with the regulars.

Buffleheads,

Ruddy Ducks,

our ever present Mallards,

and a lone Cormorant.

 

Quack

Mr. Mallard was settled down for a long nap.

 

Babies everywhere

Mama duck had her babies in a quiet part of the lake.

 

Ducks in a row

These mallards were huddled against the wind.  

 

Mom needs a nap

Mama duck was sleeping, but the kids all had their eyes open.

Daddy duck was close by.

 

Ducks

Around the lake we saw many different kinds of ducks.

A young Muscovy duck, not as ugly as his elders. (see here if you dare)

The ubiquitous Mallards

And even a rare sighting of the statuary duck.

 

Meet your reflection

Did he think he was meeting a friend?

 

Duck family

Momma Mallard had the kids in tow.

Paired up

Time for a nap?

Lake side

Mr. Heron, Mr. and Mrs. Mallard, and even a few turtles were out enjoying the weather.