That’s So 2020 – Down by the Pond

All photos were taken October 23, 2020

Down by the Pond ©

Down by the pond, as we were quite curious,

birds everywhere, activity furious.

Their world quickly shrinking, as ice took ahold,

landings a bit tricky, even for the bold.

Soon, long-necked intruder flew into the fray,

my friends are coming, please get out of the way.

Honking and quacking rising to a loud roar,

soon winter’s arrival will cause all to soar.

We are not sure what we’ll find on our next trip

to a pond locked in winter’s cold, icy grip.

This looks like a tour group orientation meeting, just before the bus departs. The lone intruder is at center left.

Nothing like floating on a salad bar.

Hey, that’s mine. I saw it first. Give it back!

Hey! Who is that handsome Coot?

Somebody should check that water heater. This bath is awfully cold.

These appear to be Eurasian Wigeons, which are a rarity in this part of the world.

OK, everyone, listen up!

Now, where did I put that back scratcher.

Cuteness factor of 5.

Hey, where did everybody go? I knew I should not have eaten that bean burrito.

One last mouthful for the road.

I think this is a good example of hard water. Many of the birds would be swimming around without thinking and then hit the edge of the ice, like it was a surprise. Like some sort of alien force field.

Time to make tracks.

Maybe thin now, but soon to be much thicker.