Back in mid-April I posted pictures of the quiet little creek that runs near our place in Penticton.
The ducks love it and even take naps there.
I had expected to find some young waddlers being shepherded by their parents on my next trip home, but …
… I instead found a very swollen, fast creek, loaded with mountain run-off. The ducks have waddled off to safer, calmer waters, as this creek is running near the top of its embankment.
Happy Thursday.
When I was in the Okanagan Valley earlier this month, the ducks were very active after what had been for them a cold winter. This duck pair had separated themselves from the larger group and were probably looking for a good nesting spot.
Most of the other ducks congregated in noisy communal happiness, enjoying the warmer weather and greater abundance of food.
Happy Thursday.
The Penticton duck flock likes to hang out in and near this creek that empties into Okanagan Lake.
They are frequently in and out and spending time on the embankment as well where people tend to feed them and make a fuss of them, but the creek is their favourite.
Happy Sunday.
The Penticton mallard duck flock has weathered the winter in good knick and are getting ready to start nesting.
The males’ heads have turned a brilliant green, indicating that they are ready to mate. Soon there will be lots of little ones around.
Happy Wednesday.
I saw this duck pair from a bridge above a creek near my home in Penticton.
There are many ducks down by the lake, but these two had separated themselves and were clearly bonded.
The male stood guard while the female looked for food.
When I passed by today they were still there in the same spot, this time taking a little nap. Something woke the female and I wasn’t able to get her in the picture, but the male continued his shuteye.
Not long from now, there will probably be some little hatchlings along this section of creek, but by then I will be back in the north and won’t be able to watch their progress. I hope they have a successful little brood.
Happy Thursday.
The solitary duck looked small against the high waves but on it swam. A duck called Intrepid 😊
BLACK DUCK
A solitary, intrepid duck courtesy of Belinda Grover. I found this picture to be very evocative and symbolic. She has many other beautiful photos on her site.
I really enjoy watching the ducks and the flock living next to Penticton Creek are quite the characters. They are constantly chatting and interacting, both happily and angrily.
The city keeps them fed and they have lots of sheltering trees and bushes nearby (which they really needed during the unusually cold storm that hit Penticton in December).
Happy Friday; happy weekend.
The ducks are happy to have their creek back.
For a couple of days just before December 25, their little home was completely covered in snow and ice. This is much better.
Happy Sunday.
I wish everyone a happy and healthy 2023!
Je souhaite à tous un 2023 heureux et en bonne santé !
I enjoy stopping here to watch the ducks or to see if I can spot any fish.
No fish to see this time but it’s always a very tranquil spot.
Happy Tuesday.
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