Sunshine and Ducks

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November 23, 2018

Mandarin Duck

Today was an absolutely gorgeous day. Mel and I both went to the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary to take pictures. Surprisingly, the temperatures were so mild that we barely needed hats or mittens—a sharp contrast to yesterday’s weather where I had on two hats, two neck warmers and two layers of clothing—and yet my fingers were still frozen. The forecast for the next few days calls for rain and then snow! Go figure.

On our walk today through the sanctuary, we didn’t really see any new birds,  but we still enjoyed taking pictures of the regulars—especially the Mandarin Duck! What an incredibly beautiful and photogenic bird!  

  • American Black Duck
  • Female Mallard with unusual coloring
Black Swan
  • Geese on ice
  • Mallard on ice
  • Milkweed
  • Milkweed
Leaf on ice

Published by Jeanne Church

I am a 76 year old retired teacher with an avid interest in hiking and photography. I am not a professional photographer, but spend almost every day exploring the natural world, taking pictures and honing my skills. When I review the pictures I have taken, I love researching information about the things I have found-- and then sharing my results with others. The time I have spent walking in the woods (including 4 months on the Appalachian Trail at 68) has always been somewhat therapeutic. When I added photography to the mix a few years ago, it quadrupled the therapeutic effect! Opening pictures on my computer at the end of the day is like opening presents. There are always surprises! It allows me to see so many details that were not visible to my naked eye! I have learned so many new things about birds and bugs, reptiles and mammals that I never knew before--and I have also found, that when I share with others, I invariably learn something new!

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