Laying Low

The front lot at Farrington Reserve was flooded this week. I guess it was a combinaion of melting snow and heavy rain, but there was a lot of water. We stopped because we saw this Mallard 'couple' swimming in the new 'pond' created by all of water. They quickly swim to this little area off to the side ... I guess they were lying low trying to avoid any attention. They were really well concealed.

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Wood Duck Visit

I think the Wood Duck is one of the coolest looking ducks tha frequents this part of the country. Both the male and the female are unique. Have to love them. Photos here from both of us .. they are not great, but we got the shots.

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A Cold Swim

I had to photograph these Mallards on the Miami River. It was cold, but they did not seem to mind. Would someone please turn the heat back on? Thanks.

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What Do We Have Heron …

Teresa and I love to hike at Stillwater Prairie Reserve. We frequently hike at the rangeline road entrance instead of the main reserve. It is not as long a hike, but the views are amazing. That is what we did one day this week.

As we approached the fishing pond, I could see something different, but I was not wearing my glasses. The reflection off the pond was really cool so I took a couple of photos with my iPhone. I had to zoom for a second shot .. wow, was I surprised to see this:

I used my big boy camera to capture these two photos .. how cool is this. She allowed me to take a few.

Teresa captured these two shots as she flew away. I love nature!

~ Rick

Even Cooper was impressed!

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How many?

The weather may be cooler, but there is no shortage of Canadian Geese. This is only a few of them .. I should have counted. Cooper was really excited to see them but a grouchy goose would not be a good thing for our little puppy.

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