First Mallard of 2013

On this fine Earth Day chez Barkwhistle, we got our first duckly visitor of the year. I think he’s been here before, since he seems to know where to find everything.

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Mallard Afloat

Quizzical Mallard

He was quite unconcerned about my being there, I got quite close. Even the dog did not bother him.

Mallard Reflecting

Mallard on the Bridge

(YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjDnGdTfaTE)