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.