Springtime with the Mallards

I had two unexpected visitors who called on my cottage the past week. They were two mallard ducks who visited Orchard Park for a stroll. I christened them Mr. and Mrs. Mallard, because it appeared that they were out strolling for a date. As they waddled across from Cottages 20 and 21, I was so amused to see that Mrs. Mallard (the all-brown one) chose to stay close to trees or spring flowers on the grass. Mr. Mallard (with the green feathers on his head) appeared bored, so I watched him waddle across the walkway to our footpath. It was an amazing sight, because it was the first time I saw mallards outside the University lake!

It was a joy to see the Mallards at our front lawn. Spring holds beautiful little surprises at Orchard Park; I expect to behold some more in the coming days!

View image of Mr. and Mrs. Mallard at our front porch.

View image of Mrs. Mallard admiring the fresh spring flowers.

View image of Mr. Mallard's quizzical expression as an unexpected feathered friend joins in.