We have had a pair of Mallards visiting us lately, and I am not very happy about it. I say this only in light of the mess that comes along with ducks. But, what does one do? We have two ponds and we put food out for the dove and quail at the pond in the backyard. Today Gus and Gertie, yes I named them, found the backyard. I know. It was only a matter of time before they would fly over the backyard, instead of right into the front yard, and they would find the cracked corn they so love. I shew them away only to have them return when I turn my back. They don't seem to understand that I love to see them when I go for my walks, but then they are a good safe distance from my yard.
So this pair of Mallards has been a recipe for creating more patience, and then even more patience. They just keep coming back for more of our kindness! My sincere hope is that when they are done nesting, they don't return with their family. We should start seeing ducklings along the ditch in early May, which, by the way, is when we will be going away for a week. Oh my, what might we be coming home to...?
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