Monday, May 7, 2012

Have a Ducky Day!

This is our Mama Mallard.  She decided to build a nest and lay her eggs in our front yard flowerbed.  We've only seen her off the nest once in the past five days.  We are only four houses and a street from the lake.  I guess there is less competition for nesting in my yard. :)  I will keep all of you updated.  Until then, have a ducky day!

We were spraying her with the hose. LOL



Isn't she pretty!

20 comments:

betty said...

how cute! should be fun to keep track of what is happening with the eggs!

betty

Anonymous said...

Beautiful pictures :) I like the one where she's opening her mouth to the water...how cool.
Have a lovely week!

SquirrelQueen said...

She is a very beautiful girl. It looks like she was enjoying the cool shower, she even said thank you. It's going to be exciting when the eggs hatch, can't wait to see the photos.

MadSnapper said...

she looks like she is laughing from sheer joy while you were spraying her. great idea. hope you soon see those adorable babies

Anonymous said...

How awesome is this? WOW ... she I'm sure is quacking her Praise to her creator for giving her such a wonderful home for her babies...these humans are pretty special people...thank you Father, the LORD of Creation! Love your photos this should be an exhilerating experience for all ...even your special visitor

Val said...

Fun,fun,fun...my baby bluebirds should hatch this week. Nature is the best. These shots are great.

TexWisGirl said...

i guess she liked the water! :) such a cute girl!

Cheryl @ TFD said...

She is so cute! It will be such fun watching her raise a family there! Is she a single mom or is the papa around the area, too?
Have a nice Monday!

Anonymous said...

How sweet she is! I can't wait to see more updates on her and her little ducklings. :)

Ann said...

How fun to have her and her nest right there in your front yard. Didn't the spray from the hose scare her off at all? She seems to be enjoying it in the pictures.

momto8 said...

I love ALL of your pictures! the ones on this post , the eggs are my favorite. lucky you!

SImple and Serene Living said...

Can't wait to see those baby ducks. How sweet :)

Deborah said...

WOW, great pictures! I have never seen a duck eggs. This is just too cool!
xxoo
Deborah

Lisa @ Two Bears Farm said...

How fun! Wonder how long the wait is for ducks? Chickens are 21 days - I'd imagine it wouldn't be too much different.

Christine said...

Aww, she looks so happy in the shower from the hose! She's a lovely girl!

Crystal Mendez said...

So cute

Unknown said...

Awwww...love her in the water spray.
You certainly have a lot of wild life all around you!

Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch said...

Such a treat! You always have such wonderful pictures that bring a smile to my day! Have a great week sweetie!

Blondie said...

Sooo cute!!!!

Marianne (Mare) Baker Ball said...

such great photos! It's amazing how close to get to the birds!