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Lucky Duckies

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While out walking we stopped to give our resident duck flock their quinoa quota.

After we were done, a man who had been waiting in his truck for us to finish stepped out and the ducks launched themselves at him in a big swarm! He was carrying about 2 kg (4.4 lbs) of bird seed which he distributed to a very happy flock. We thought they mobbed us, but we have nothing on their reaction to him!

Gathered in a tight knot, we didn’t see much except their backs once the seed was spread.

About three or four pigeons were able to squeeze their way toward some food, but they were mostly excluded.

We chatted with him and he related that he regularly comes by to provide them with seed, especially if it’s cold out or their nearby creek is frozen over.

These are definitely some lucky ducks!

Happy Friday.

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    1. Absolutely! I previously knew there were a lot of mallard ducks in that location but when they saw him getting out of his truck it was unbelievable. They were coming from everywhere, in large numbers and voice, too!

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    1. They sure do! I knew that the city was providing food during cold spells but I didn’t realise that they’re also getting kilos of food from “the man in the white truck!” Then there’s us and I know of other regular contributors, too. Yup, they definitely have it made. 😊

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    1. Hahaha. 😊 For sure he looks like Daffy. I hadn’t thought of that before. Sometimes the young ones will pull on our pants legs to get our attention – definitely channelling their inner Daffy!

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