During the summer our resident mallard duck flock scatters all over the parks, beaches and gardens. They can be found almost anywhere, especially if there’s a bit of water nearby.
When the sun starts to shine and the days become warmer, they quickly abandon their over-wintering spot in Penticton Creek. Right now, only a few can be found there.
But when it gets colder, they will occupy “Duck Creek” once more, and lots of people – including the city – will make sure they have enough to eat to generate the calories they will need to make it to spring.
Have a duckie day!
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They are common birds, but still so colourful and pretty. 🦆
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I agree. They sure are and always happy to see you, especially if you have a treat!
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That is a lot of ducks….and pigeons. Happy Tuesday Lynette. Allan
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Thanks, Allan. You know what they say: birds of a feather flock together!
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That’s a lot of ducks! I forget are you feeding them quinoa? Maggie
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Good memory! 😊 Yes, during the winter we were feeding them quinoa which they loved. Cheers.
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Such a great post!
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Thank you very much, Anneli.
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Lovely shot of Penticton Creek in August! I always find it interesting that resident ducks know where to hang out in the winter 😊
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Thank you very much, Belinda. 😊 They seem to have found a well protected spot for the winter, although the cold snap we had last January (we went to -25 for four days) was really hard on them. The creek froze over and they really had to huddle to stay warm. They did get a reliable and steady food source to see them through, though.
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That’s a lot of ducks 🦆 in your last photo! I hope your week is going well.
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Oh yes! I took that photo in February when they were very hungry. Thank you, yes, my week is going well. 😊
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Sound like they have duck life all figured out
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They sure do, Linda, although it was tough for them when the cold snap hit in January. They just aren’t used to that.
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That’s a lot of ducks. I can imagine the poop where they stand and the noise when they take off.
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Yes, there sure is a lot of them. They scatter as soon as it warms up and only collect near (and in) the creek in December, so most of the time they’re not in one location, but in winter you do have to watch where you step when near their “spot.” It’s interesting that you mention them taking off – I’ve seen them flying as singles or pairs but never as a flock. I hadn’t thought of that before.
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Maybe they aren’t like geese?
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This flock definitely doesn’t act like them or even like other ducks. Really, they’re half-domesticated (they’re sort of community pets) and that has affected their behaviour, I think. 😊
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