My good friend and I paddled on Lake Wingra this week. Here are photos of what we saw. Many water lilies were blooming.
A small creek leads away from the lake. Cattails line the entrance.
We enjoy kayaking down the channel to see the baby ducks.
The ducks are nearly mature. The drakes have a bit more molting left to get their signature green mallard heads.
Days I paddle seem like the epitome of summer.
What birds or ducks live near you? ¡Olé! –Rebecca
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What peaceful photos. We have several mallard families near us, and quite a few moorhens too. Oh, and greylag geese. Always geese.
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Thank you, Margaret. Why must we call them fowl when they are so lovely? ; )
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😉
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What serenity!
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Thank you, Rosaliene. I feel fortunate that we have such wild spaces within the city.
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Your post brought to mind the poem “The Peace of Wild Things” by Wendell Berry that forms part of my Sunday poetry feature for July.
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Thanks, Rosaliene. I look forward to seeing it.
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How tranquil! The water lilies are reminiscent of those in Monet’s Gardens in Giverny, France. Glad you had a wonderful time. 🙂
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Thanks for your comments, Rebecca! Tranquil is a good word for it. Thanks for the comparison.
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Wonderfully captured!!!
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Thank you very much! High praise from the person who saw it live. Gracias.
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As many have said tranquil. Love the reflections and the wonderful water lillies 🙂 🙂
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Thank you! I appreciate your comments.
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Lovely photos
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Thank you, Roy. I appreciate your kind words.
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A wonderful experience in all. What a treat.
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Thank you, Rupali. It was a treat. We plan to go every week for the rest of the summer. : )
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Those are some good shots! I especially love water reflection photos. thanks for sharing!
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Thank you for your comments and compliment! Water can make wonderful reflections.
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Surely you are welcome!
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Wonderful!
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Thank you very much! I appreciate your comment.
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awesome! glad you had fun! ❤
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Yes, it’s important to have time with women friends.
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wow! amazing you got to see the baby ducks! I am so glad you enjoyed your paddle!
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Thanks, Carol Anne. The surface of the water was punctuated by small white feathers the teenage ducks had removed so their adult plumage could grow in!
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