As it’s winter and winter means Duck Season and I’ve been on the hunt for ducks. I’ve been hunting all over Maryland and haven’t had any luck.
That is, until I headed down to Washington D.C. and visited Constitution Garden Ponds where a small mixed flock of ducks have called the Nation’s Capital their home.
After my visit to the Bird House at the National Zoo I headed down to the mall to visit them.
Some of my favorite ducks are these odd looking ones with big noses. Northern Shovelers are known for kicking up mud for the little weebles that live in there for their food.
Gadwalls are another favorite with their elegant and muted colors. Designer wear ducks, yeah..that’s what they are!
We’ve been having below freezing temperatures this week, which means frozen waters, which means ducks closer to land. I’m heading out for more duck hunting!
Emily Carter Mitchell ~ Nature as Art 
Looks like they were having quite the conversation 🙂
I thought it was a girl duck nagging a boy duck. Turned out it was his teenage son giving him lip. LOL
Ah yes teenage years, I’m at the beginning of that still oof
Beautiful pictures. I’m almost ready to go “duck hunting” myself, but not until it gets warmer than the current nine degrees.
Brrr…I hope it warms up a little for you soon. Thank you!
-4°C here for the last couple of nights. My bird drinking water bowl was a solid block of ice this morning and yesterday, but landscape is lovely. Enjoy your ducks! 🐣🐣🐣
Oh my goodness ! So cold for you! I have heaters and a heated bird bath for those cold days. The birds love it!
What a good idea! I didn’t know you could get heated bird baths!
I like your form of “hunting” 📷
LOL ! Have Camo..will travel. 🙂
Stunning shots.
You are so kind Lynne. Thank you so much
It’s deserving.
Happy hunting – wishing you a memory card full of fabulous captures! 🙂
So far no duck hunting, but rather storm preparation. Chased swans, eagles and blue birds. No great shots.
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Great photos; I love sharing the world with our duck communities. There is nothing more special than watching traffic on a busy road stopped in both directions as drivers are patiently waiting for the mom and her ducklings to cross the road
How cute is that? In Seattle? So hard to imagine. It is amazing how brave they are to just walk across the streets when they want to.
Beautiful shot..
Thank you.