Last Sunday I visited a nice pond that is part of a large Recreations Park. There I had the opportunity to photograph some ducks and geese. The ducks were mostly Pekin white ducks and there were some Mallard ducks as well.
The water in the pond was the color of mud. Rain water from previous days are being fed from creeks which are carrying mud from the fields. For me it was the first time I see this pond this way, like a pond of chocolate. The sun was brilliant and the sky was blue. The reflection of the sky on the brown pond was quite picturesque. You’ll notice this effect on my pictures I’m posting today.
Pekin ducks — Click on image to see larger version —
At the edge of pond I saw some ducks laid on nests and a group of Mallards not interested to go in the water. I think that all ducks are more interested on breeding at the moment.
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© HJ Ruiz – Avian101
This looks like a fun day at the pond, HJ. I especially like the second photo, the close-up of the Pekin with the blue sky reflected in the water. Great post. 🙂
It was a lot of fun! Thank you Jet! 🙂
Lovely photos. The refractive ripples on the water create wonderful contrast for the ducks to appear quite sharp. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks a lot Judy! 🙂
Loved all those ducks, reminded me of my childhood.
I’m glad that you enjoyed them! Thanks Susan! 🙂
I love the way the sun reflects on the muddy water, it gives it a lucid, metallic effect. Nice work, HJ! 🙂
Thank you Donna! 🙂
When we had a large pond, a pair of mallards always came to stay each spring and to have their children. We lvoed watching them teach the ducklings to swim and dive.
we always assumed that it was the same pair of mallards. do you know if this is correct and if so, how many years would they come back to the same place?
I do not have that kind of information, but I know that if they made it their home they most likely use the same nest. Thank you Cynthia for sharing. 🙂
You’re welcome. I’ve checked the Internet but so far, results aren’t conclusive. Maybe I’ll just keep thinking it was the same pair!
Love the idea of a pond of chocolate – it does look that way in some shots. What a lovely day you had!
Yes it was! Thank you Carol! (I could only dream of a pond of chocolate!) 🙂
I see what you mean about the chocolate water and the lovely blue reflections! Great photos HJ!
Thank you Clare! I’m addicted to light and colors of Nature! 🙂
I am glad you’re addicted!
Great weather for ducks…..and for photographers.
You’re right Tom! 🙂
Beautiful ducks! I like the reflections and how the water seems to change color.
Thank you very much Tiny! 🙂
The water looks like the colour of our Brisbane River. It is always brown! I do love ducks. We often had them on the farm. They are a very entertaining and relaxing bird to watch. A lovely collection of pictures.
Thank you for sharing dear Jane! 🙂
Beautiful gallery my friend!~ I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Best wishes ⭐ Aquileana 😀
Thanks Aquileana! Have a great weekend my dear, best wishes to you too! 🙂
Go ducks!!!
Quack! (That’s Thank you in duck language) 🙂