Yesterday, I spent an afternoon with my friend Tom at the Sweetwater Wetlands, photographing
waterfowl.
We were hoping to see some dragonflies, but it’s still too early with overnight temperatures near
freezing here in the desert.
— kenne
The Images include Mallards, American Coots, and American Wigeons — Images by kenne
Mallard Ducks on Emerald-green Duckweed Pond (Sweetwater Wetlands, June 16, 2021) — Image by kenne
Duckweed is harmless and disappears naturally in the fall. It removes nitrates from the reclaimed water,
and it’s good for the ducks. It’s a plant that ducks eat, providing a lot of protein.
— kenne
Two Visitors Waddle By (04-15-15) — Image by kenne
A Sabino Canyon Volunteer Naturalist is teaching kids as two mallard ducks waddle by.
Nothing like being outdoors in nature’s classroom.
Mallard Ducks On The Tanque Verde Wash — Image by kenne
When the wash is dry
We find this pair in our pool —
Tell then we don’t share.
— kenne
Male (Drake) Mallard Duck Near The River Shore
The Drake Preening Himself.
The Female Mallard Is Not Following, But Is In Hot Pursuit. — Images By kenne
Mallard Ducks On The Colorado River — Images by kenne
The Duck — Ogden Nash
Becoming is Superior to Being 