Hmmm...who's that person sitting on my patch of grass?
You can get back in the river if you want,
I'm going to take my usual place.
That's my mark, see,
my speculum,
It means I have the right to sit here
I'm warning you!
I should think so too!
That's sorted that out then.
Take care.
Beautiful shots of the duck! Great job!
ReplyDeleteThat was quite a conversation. Great photos!
ReplyDeleteNice close ups of the duck. Reading your captions made me chuckle!
ReplyDeleteHi John - stunning shots .. and I bet they angle for their own space too ... speculum feathers - they're a delight to see ... cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteYour close-ups are wonderful! And thanks for making me smile :))
ReplyDeleteI must say Mr Duck that your speculum (new word to me) is very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThe duck had great determination and most certainly wasn't to be argued with. Great photos
ReplyDeleteHa ha, I love some of the expressions you've captured!
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely photo set, made me smile!
ReplyDeleteNice close-ups, John!
ReplyDeletele rayon de soleil donne à ce beau canard un air joyeux * assis sur un tapis d'herbe * et les plumes un joyau de l'adaptabilité de la nature !
ReplyDeletePriceless photos and texts!
ReplyDeleteI guess she told YOU! ;)
ReplyDeleteHa ha, looks like he tolerated you pretty well!
ReplyDelete'Duck' as a term of endearment was very commonly used in the Midlands where I grew up. He does look pretty indignant - either at being called 'me old duck' or at you taking up the precious space.
ReplyDeleteWhat a superb bunch of photographs. I've been trying to work out how you were lying in the grass to get some of the very best shots. Well done.
ReplyDeleteMy mom called us ducks, as in "Be a love, Ducks, and pass the salt."
ReplyDeleteThis made me smile.
An enjoyable post, John. Think Mr. Duck had a lot on his mind, - looking quite thoughtful!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely duck !!
ReplyDeleteNow, John, you are showing off!!!
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