Ducks in the Snow

These two dapper ducks made their way to our yard two days ago. This happens every April as the ducks from the pond down the street start looking for nesting sites.



And then they were joined by this lady. There is a spot of longish grass amidst some trees in our side yard. The ducks spent much of yesterday exploring it, and I think the idea of ducks raising a family in our yard is fun.

I was trying for a third photo here, which would have shown the ducks waddling about in this morning's snow. Alas, by the time enough snow accumulated to make a good photo, the ducks had moved on. I do hope they come back!

For those of you who, like me, were caught outside unaware during this morning's snowstorm, I just wanted you to know this snow may in fact be my fault. A couple of days ago I had an e-mail conversation with a friend in which I mentioned that I was thinking of laundering the winter coats in order to put them away for the summer. And, yup, I washed the darn things, and LOOK, it's SNOWING! Sorry, guys...