I came upon this white duck this afternoon sitting on the grass at the side of Oakland Pond in Bayside Queens. As I approached, he/she didn't move and continued not to move as I came within 5 feet. She let me take these photos.
"Quack, quack--my little loves!
Quack, quack--my turtle-doves!
I brought you up with grief and pain,
And now before my eyes you're slain.
I gave you always of the best;
I kept you warm in my soft nest.
I loved and watched you day and night--
You were my joy, my one delight."
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10 comments:
quack, quack
I think her name is Milk N. Quackers.
Great pictures!
Lovely duck. My mother-in-law when visiting us in the USA was always amazed how we here see the ducks like a pretty things when she only sees them as things that should be cooked and stuffed with soar croft :)
A lovely, friendly beautiful neighbor!
When I was a child in England adults often called children 'little ducks' or 'ducky' so they must inspire affection.
A 1950 song that made the top 40, maybe 10, "There's a little white duck sitting in the water" comes to mind here.
Most ducks aren't very clean, your surely is. :-)
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Wonderful picture :)
Maybe she's nesting?
I hope it wasn't injured. I'll just assume it sensed that you were a friendly human.
Quack...what a lovely bird!
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