We would like to thank this handsome gentleman for dropping in on the party we had the other day. While we were sitting quietly on a creek bank waiting for an American Dipper to move into camera range this guy unexpectedly plopped into the water right in front of us. He swam around for a few minutes and then made his way over to the other ducks on the creek for a little networking and snacks. Clear Creek in Denver, CO.
nature has no boss 
He just wanted the publicity. Great looking guy.
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…and we were happy to give him his due publicity. Hope you are having a wonderful day.
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I am! Hope you are, as well.
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Doing great today.
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great detail
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HI, it is always nice when a bird get so close you can easily get good detail in the shot.
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Agree!! 😊
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I like your composition of the shot.
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Thanks Jim.
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Gorgeous, what a proud looking duck!
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I agree, he was very proud and happy to be just where he was at that moment.
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out of curiosity,what kind of duck is that Mike?
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Hi, this guy is a Mallard.
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Thats what I was thinking,but thats around this area.Not sure where you are, so other birds can look alike from time to time I’ve noticed.Thanks Mike!
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HI, we are in Colorado and Mallards are our primary waterfowl. Although in winter many other species find this their home. DO mallards hang out in the ocean up in Tofino or just in freshwater lakes, streams and rivers?
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Chubby cheeks!
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Chubby cheeks and skinny neck…wonder who that will go over with the ladies on the pond.
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