I finally got the photo of the ducklings. I showed you the cracked shells at the nest last weekend.

I also saw some baby geese crossing the sidewalk.

And here’s another set in the water …

Images by Peggy Rowland.
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One of my favorite things about my apartment is that it surrounds a large lake. In the spring I often see newly hatched ducks, geese and turtles. It’s still a little early for the babies, but I did spot a nest full of eggs on a recent walk. The nest is located just beside the lake.

Since there are both mallard ducks and Canadian geese living around the water, I can’t be sure whether a goose or duck laid those eggs. If I had to guess, I’d say it was a goose since a pair of geese hissed at me a …read more