These ducks are taking a stroll down the path.
I posted a bunch of excited ducks which dashed in every direction and never seem to pause.
Today, I am sharing the calm ones which are found at a different lake.
Instead of chasing after me like the ones I met last week, this one actually fell asleep while observing me.
An expressive duck showed me its LOVE in its own way above.
There seem to be a peaceful and serene atmosphere.
I believe these ducks are well fed, leading to their calm behaviour.
Then suddenly the atmosphere changed!
Two brown ducks dashed forward angrily to attack a white one...
As you can see in the 3 photos above, the brown ducks attacked and pecked out some white feathers.
I wanted to interview them to find out the reason for their sudden outburst but my daughter chased the brown ducks away to avoid further loss of feathers.
The victim seem fine and still look pretty in the landscape.
Then suddenly the atmosphere changed!
Two brown ducks dashed forward angrily to attack a white one...
As you can see in the 3 photos above, the brown ducks attacked and pecked out some white feathers.
I wanted to interview them to find out the reason for their sudden outburst but my daughter chased the brown ducks away to avoid further loss of feathers.
The victim seem fine and still look pretty in the landscape.
Back to peace and tranquility.
A little bit of anger and violence added some excitement.
Imagine a sandwich made of 2 pieces of love and a tiny bit of anger in between.
That's how things appear to be.
There is always the calm before the storm, followed by calm again.
Have a splashing weekend!
Beautiful photos
ReplyDeleteGlad your daughter was there to intervene...the peace and tranquility was favorable!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute bunch of duckies. I am often surprised at how aggressive birds can be. Geese especially.
ReplyDeleteYour story is so beautiful, and the 2nd to the last photo seems to be smiling. Look at it again, isn't she smiling? The picture of contentment and happiness!
ReplyDeleteBardzo ładne zdjęcia. Dwie ciemne kaczki na jedną białą, to nieładnie :-). Pozdrawiam
ReplyDeleteIn that 2nd to last image, that white duck does seem to have a smirk on it face as he swim away.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful collection.
You really got some cute photos.
ReplyDeleteCher Sunray Gardens
Your ducks are adorable. I thought like Nadege, the duck has a little smile.
ReplyDeleteYour sense of humour is all-pervasive. Love the story. And the setting is beautiful. If you are sending ducks to sleep, maybe you ought to polish up one or two of your duck jokes :-)
ReplyDeletethis post makes me think that ducks are like the weather - changeable. Hope you get another chance to interview them. Horrible the way some people see ducks and just think of dinner.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful series!! So beautifully captured.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot, I really like the ducks. I especially liked the last two photos.
ReplyDeleteGreetings Karin
Enjoyed your story :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos :)
ReplyDeleteInteresting sandwich... I also think the duck in the last two photos is adorable.
ReplyDeleteHow interesting, and strange. I wonder why they would do that. I guess we'll never know what goes on in the mind of a duck! Love the photo of the duck making the little heart!
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful photos! I always wonder what animals are thinking.
ReplyDeleteHad to visit a blog that talks about eating spouses. What a treat! So needed a break from the too serious stuff of life. Best to you, Oh, Wonderer of what animals think.
ReplyDeleteps I personally NEVER EVER kill a spider even the ones I don't like the looks of. I hate mosquitos and spiders eat them... so spiders and aggressive ducks are among my favs.
But duck bites do give a BIG OUCH1
will follow when the emotional physics in my life settles down.
Take care with those critters w/ strong bills. Do remember some serious encounters.
Couldn't resist complimenting on the last sentence--having a splshing weekend! Bravo!
ReplyDeleteWish I was splashing in a VERY warm pool now myself.
Have a relaxing weekend. So much to be grateful for everyday. Even being able to feel duck bites.
Enjoyed your duck shots....what a joy to see so many photos with all the love and the anger!
ReplyDeleteHi there - ducks are such great birds - if they don’t make you smile you have no heart!
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Australia
Lovely shots and story! I'm glad that things returned to peace and tranquility! I love the last two shots of the duck showing off her tail feathers!
ReplyDeleteCute post, love the ducks photos. I wonder why the brown ducks were such meanies. Awesome photos and post. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteLovely pixz of a quackish post. Like the last few pixz of the duck enjoying the water.
ReplyDeleteDrama!
ReplyDeleteI was feeling snooze coming on there for a moment and then suddenly the action picked up again. What fantastic photographs you are a constant inspiration to me:~)
ReplyDeleteThey are so darned cute! Fun to watch the one splashing in the water in the last two photos.
ReplyDeleteGreat series. Have never heard of attack ducks until now, lol. Glad you survived to shoot another day!
ReplyDeleteI love the second photo of the ducks at the lake, makes me want to be there, so peaceful and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love your duck photos; just beautiful
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