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Thursday, March 18, 2010

Going Quackers

One of the first things that happened when the ice on the lake began to melt was that the ducks came back. The ducks like to stay at a section of thelake where humans have a very hard time getting to, so I had to do my viewing at a distance. You can see the fence that blocks me from getting all the way down there.

That's all okay with me though. It means that the ducks feel safe enough to stay there for a long time. They'll be hanging out down there until winter comes again at the end of the year. Not many others will get any closer than I was when I took my pictures, but I know how to sneak down there.

And now for the real reason I've brought you the subject of these ducks today... I have an all new episode of Rat TV! In this thrilling episode we see the ducks playfully interacting with each other. There's one problem though. One of the ducks seems to be either an outcast or just a trouble maker.

You will see as something comes over him, and then he seems to bother one of the other ducks. A third duck swims over to give him a good scolding. The trouble ends there, but it seemed to cause quite a flap. After that the ducks return to their peaceful, but seemingly chaotic swimming patterns.

I hope you enjoy my duck video along with their fun quacking sounds. That's it for today from The Everyday Adventurer!
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9 comments:

  1. AnnMarch 18, 2010 at 3:53 AM

    I liked your video. I wonder what that could have been all about with the one duck. It is nice to see them back again.

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  2. rainfield61March 18, 2010 at 5:19 AM

    I am not able to view the video due to an error, but you story talks the video well.

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  3. BillMarch 18, 2010 at 7:14 AM

    Everyday is an adventure for you, isn't it? Ducks aren't much different than people when it comes to group communication; squabbles never fail to arise. It's comforting to realize that these difficulties exist with other species as well.

    Bill

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  4. allotments4youMarch 18, 2010 at 9:14 AM

    I think the duck thinks he is a bit of a 'King Pin' and should be given special treatment which the other ducks are having none of....thanks for sharing the squabble..lol

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  5. wiseacreMarch 18, 2010 at 10:22 AM

    I can't get much closer either. The ones there must be somewhat used to humans. Here they would have been long gone before I had a chance to focus.

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  6. VanillaSevenMarch 18, 2010 at 11:19 AM

    Ooh! Glad to see all the ducks are in action again! And no silly dog and its owner this time!

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  7. The Retired OneMarch 18, 2010 at 4:26 PM

    I think they are trying to establish their own territories and having "discussions" about who gets what ladies......

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  8. Sharkbytes (TM)March 18, 2010 at 6:41 PM

    Quack, quack!

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  9. Joanne OlivieriMarch 19, 2010 at 12:10 PM

    Ratty, Love the video and pic. I am always amazed by how ducks just glide across the water. I guess there is always a trouble maker in every species.

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