Perfect weather for mandarin ducks.

Oct 29, 2023
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Three Canada geese swim on a peaceful pond with green reflections. One is honking, creating a rippled, serene scene.

Two ducks swim on a serene green lake, surrounded by leafy branches. The water reflects a calm, natural setting with muted colors.

Two colorful mandarin ducks swimming on a calm lake with green reflections, creating a serene and peaceful scene.

After recent weather it was not surprising to find most tracks more like streams on this walk. At least the wild fowl seemed at home. In addition to some very vocal Canada Geese plus a few high speed Mallard Ducks, I had a nice surprise when a couple of Mandarin Ducks wandered by.

There could have been some video footage of the geese calling but unfortunately even the image stabilisation software could not save it from me slipping in the mud. Lesson learned in bringing the tripod on every trip and not leaving it at home because "I definitely will not need it "