This spot looks just right . . . 
Make sure no one else is around . . . 
First, a little sip . . . 
Some basic preening . . . 
Freshening up my head feathers . . .
Ahhh, now for a quiet little swim . . .
Who’s this interloper rushing over?!?!
“May I join you. . . . ?” “Well. . . I guess not!”
‘The Florida mottled duck is one of the only species of ducks in North America that does not migrate’ (University of Florida/IFAS). Learn more about Mottled Ducks, a Florida native, here on eBird and also at All About Birds.
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Very nice series of Mottled duck images! Enjoyed seeing them!
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Glad you enjoyed them, Reed. He was pretty darned handsome there!
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Superb images – they make a delightful series. 🙂
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Thanks so much, Ann! This duck was just too good-looking to pass up☺️
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Soooooo cute!!
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Agreed, Berny! He was pretty adorable to watch. ☺️
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A lovely sequence BJ !
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Thanks, AB! He just looked so photogenic there… 😉couldn’t resist taking several shots.
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Lovely ducks, Carol. 🙂
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Thank you, HJ. They’re especially photogenic in the morning light!
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A modest beauty this one. I suppose the weather in Florida is good enough year-round not to require migrating away?
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Exactly, de Wets ☀️
As we say here, ‘Just another day in paradise!’
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Lucky you!
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Oh I just love the photo of her sipping! So sweet!!
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Thanks, Donna! (I’m pretty sure this is a ‘he’😉)
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Handsome fella! 🙂
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🤗
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Nice series and fun to watch a duck splashing about!
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Thanks Ellen! This first guy was definitely into his own private time, and flew off just as his neighbor arrived!!
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Too funny, love the commentary! Ducks can be so much fun to watch, such interesting behaviors.
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I’m glad you enjoyed them, Todd! At one time I used to overlook ducks until I realized how unique and special they are.☺️
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Your narrative is perfect for the images. Definitely a handsome chap with a great sense of finesse. I wonder why the interloper left so hurriedly, and an impressive take-off from the surface of the water!
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Beautiful photos. Lovely prose.
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Thank you for your kind words, Lorri!
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Beautiful shots! And the narratives are spot on! 😀
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Very kind of you, Cherie! I loved this bright morning scenario. ☀️
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My pleasure. 😃
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