Ducks, geeses, swans, etc., that are year long residents in local parks.
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Getting their vitamin D A pair of domestic (breed, not living habit) ducks that are residents along the Huron River, enjoying a rare mild sunny morning. DP091-2013 Posted April 1; processed ditto. Gallup Park, Ann Arbor March 30, 2013 FYI, yes those lumps in the grass are dried goose droppings. One has to step very carefully in this part of the park.
Chowing down at the all-you-can eat salad bar. Domestic ducks which now live wild on the Huron River. Two of a group of three that stayed together. The third was dark all over, in iridescent dark green and lighter blue-green hues. The lone shot I was able to get of the three together is here: http://smu.gs/YJoVUj DP081-13. Posted March 22; processed ditto. These ducks are slightly larger than wild mallards, and are much more variable in color. Gallup Park, March 17, 2013
Domestic ducks which now live wild on the Huron River. These ducks are slightly larger than wild mallards, and are much more variable in color. Gallup Park, March 17, 2013
Gee ... Dash, dash, dot is Morse code for "G" Domestic ducks which now live wild on the Huron River. These ducks are slightly larger than wild mallards, and are much more variable in color. Gallup Park, March 17, 2013
Mallard drake on the Huron River. March 4, 2013
Hot Feet. They look hot enough to melt the ice, don't they? They belong to a mallard drake. DP067-2013. Posted March 8; processed ditto. Huron River at Gallup Park, Ann Arbor March 4, 2013 Heartfelt thanks to all who commented on yesterday's watertower paint abstract. I was really taken by surprise at the interest it received. It encourages me to keep on having fun with my photography.
Icy bow wave. Trumpeter swan on the Huron River DP087-2013 Posted March 28; processed ditto Gallup Park, March 4, 2013
D063-2013 Trumpeter swan on the river ice. This is probably an immature swan judging from the less than pure white of its feathers. Huron River at Gallup Park March 4, 2013
"My, what long wings you have!" A young trumpeter swan stretching its wings. Adult trumpeters have been showing considerable agression toward the young from last year, identifiable by their charcoal grey feathers. I suppose they have to drive those offspring away before starting to raise this year's brood of cygnets. DP054-2013. Posted February 23; processed ditto. Huron River, Gallup Park' February 23, 2013 Today was a special day, spent with a special friend. I wasn't sure I'd even be able to post a picture for today. Apologies for not commenting. I'll try to catch up tomorrow.
Getting their vitamin D
A pair of domestic (breed, not living habit) ducks that are residents along the Huron River, enjoying a rare mild sunny morning.

DP091-2013 Posted April 1; processed ditto.

Gallup Park, Ann Arbor
March 30, 2013

FYI, yes those lumps in the grass are dried goose droppings. One has to step very carefully in this part of the park.
Getting their vitamin D A pair of domestic (breed, not living habit) ducks that are residents along the Huron River, enjoying a rare mild sunny morning. DP091-2013 Posted April 1; processed ditto. Gallup Park, Ann Arbor March 30, 2013 FYI, yes those lumps in the grass are dried goose droppings. One has to step very carefully in this part of the park.
Getting their vitamin D
A pair of domestic (breed, not living habit) ducks that are residents along the Huron River, enjoying a rare mild sunny morning.

DP091-2013 Posted April 1; processed ditto.

Gallup Park, Ann Arbor
March 30, 2013

FYI, yes those lumps in the grass are dried goose droppings. One has to step very carefully in this part of the park.
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