We've gotten a lot of rain recently. It may not be enough to stop this year's rationing of irrigation water for farmers, but it has certainly given our lawns and trees a needed shot in the arm.
The rains have also brought the ducks back.
At least one pair of mallards currently hangs out on Sometimes Pond, a giant puddle in the field across from our house. Sometimes the view is romantic when the light is just right . . . sometimes . . . but mostly it's just a big mud puddle. The ducks love it, though, and show up immediately for the bugs, worms, and serenity. I could watch them all day.
See the reflected heifers? They're practicing to be cows. A lot of standing and staring is involved.
It's good to be a duck in April.
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Posted by: true religion outlet | May 28, 2012 at 08:42 AM
Boy, I hear you, Meg. We get most of our yearly rain in January and February, and we got almost NONE this year. March rallied, and April too, so were breathing easier, but were not out of the woods. Its all about the snow pack in these mountains that surround us, and ask any skier what the California snow has been like this year, ACK. Hope you get a torrent!
Posted by: foolery | April 18, 2012 at 07:47 AM
It isn't so great to be a duck in April if you and your duck family live in Maryland; we are dying for rain here! Supposedly we will get some today; fingers crossed. We are still skittish here when it gets too dry.
Posted by: Meg @ Soup Is Not A Finger Food | April 18, 2012 at 04:19 AM
I do love our visiting ducks, Ron. Just wish we had a real pond so theyd stay longer!
Posted by: foolery | April 17, 2012 at 12:16 PM
A friend of ducks is a friend of mine.
Posted by: Audubon Ron | April 17, 2012 at 10:37 AM
By all means, Gramps -- although I cant imagine the context. Go for it! : )
Posted by: foolery | April 17, 2012 at 07:30 AM
One of history's great lines----"THEY'RE PRACTICING TO BE COWS"
May I use it some time?
Posted by: gramps | April 17, 2012 at 04:47 AM