The ducks in my header where closely congregated in Fish Creek. This is looking North and upstream. You can see how many ducks are located near the bridge. You can click on the photo to get a closer view. One of the people that guesses the correct number of ducks will get a framed photo of my header. Just put your guess in the comments.
You can see the one unusual color phase of the Mallard Female Duck at the top right.
I went to the downstream side of Fish Creek looking South and some of the ducks flew a little ways.
They settled in fairly quickly and allowed for some photos.
They are very comfortable in the cold water and the water just rolls off their back. Their duck down keeps them warm and they can just sit still in the water.
You can see a lot of neat critters at the above Meme.
I don't think I could guess, but lovely shots though. Thanks for sharing:)
ReplyDeleteOMGosh that is alot of ducks!! Beautiful pics! I haven't a clue as to how many...but wild guess 77?? Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteWoW! Look at all those ducks! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, there's so many! Very cool shots, Tom!
ReplyDeleteMy guess is "many". Since I am not from the US this makes it simple.Great shots.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,Ruth
Hi There, Now that's alot of ducks... I'll say 78.... How's that for a good guess????
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
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Betsy
I have never seen so many mallards in one place before!
ReplyDeleteNeat shots!
If I had the time, I'd count the ducks because I do love the photo in your header. That said ... I don't have the time and I marvel at how ducks manage in those cold temperatures even WITH down ;-)
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
Even without the ducks this is a superb photo. But the ducks make it even more intriguing!
ReplyDeleteGreat pics, how many ducks?, how many rocks ? = Ducks - lets say 79
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing!! 89!!
ReplyDeleteNow that is a lot of ducks, nice shots.
ReplyDeleteThat is a lot of ducks. Great shots.
ReplyDeleteBoy that's a bunch of Mallards! They are such a pretty bird!!
ReplyDeleteTake care Tom!!
Nice Catch! Mine is up!
ReplyDeleteAt least there is some un-iced water for them. That is a lot of ducks.
ReplyDeleteSo many ducks all in one place but way too many to count!
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your post.
They came out in numbers for you. Must have been something!
ReplyDeletenice post! godbless.
ReplyDeleteTom, these are wonderful pictures of the ducks. There are so many! I like the river too.
ReplyDeleteI guess these ducks are happy! They've found open water and some goodies in the water. ;-)
ReplyDeleteToo many to count Tom but at least 60. :)
ReplyDeleteOhmigod, what a beautiful group!
ReplyDeleteI bet it was very cold there , even so they face the water! :)
I could not try it...never! LOL
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I say 90!
ReplyDeleteI have never seen so many mallards in one place! So cool!
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Wow! Now that's a bunch of ducks in one place. I don't think I've ever seen that many in one place.
ReplyDeleteI'm guessing 82.
Brings back a lot of memories of a time when I was younger. I used to go to the grain elevator and buy a 50 pound bag of cracked corn, haul it to the park, put the bag on my shoulder and walk to the creek and dump the corn in shallow water. The ducks and geese who were in the water to stay warm, would swim up to the spot and eat the grain. I used to do that every winter when it got very cold.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great migration up the creek! Wonderful photo.
ReplyDeleteThat is quite a brace of ducks. I don't think I can count that high. ;-)
ReplyDeleteExcellent captures once again Tom. That one female is unusual.
35? That's an amazing collection of mallards. Love the new header, too.
ReplyDeleteOK,I'll venture my guess.Perhaps 65.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,Ruth
That is an amazing series of duck photos, Tom and they especially capture the atmosphere of waterfowl in winter, while your flower post of today makes us yearn for the more pleasant weather.
ReplyDeleteThat's where our ducks have gone! We miss them. But our lake is fairly solid. Your flowers delightful. Hubby brought me home a bunch when grocery shopping. They are lovely, too! A breath of spring.
ReplyDeleteOkay, 81! I don't think I've ever seen so many in one spot! How exciting.
ReplyDeleteHoly Cow that's a LOT of ducks!!! That would have been such a neat experience!
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