The tank is empty, dry, sans contributions. It will end unless some enterprising readers send me pictures and captions.
In the meantime, here’s a lovely mallard (not in breeding plumage) whom I’d like Honey to accept as a boyfriend. His name is Rudolph (after Valentino) because of his great beauty: dark plumage, very large size, smooth olive/yellow bill, bright orange feet, lovely feathers and a gorgeous blue-violet speculum.
Sadly, he is a timorous duck and Honey would never accept such a weenie. He does like me, though, and comes up next to me for extra noms when I’m feeding the others. But he’s easily chased away by the other ducks.
Say hello to Rudolph (click to enlarge):
You are too funny and sweet. But, yes, we girls tend to go for bad boys, alas.
Perhaps when Rudolph is resplendent in his breeding plumage, Honey will change her mind.
Rudolph may just be a geek (can a duck be a geek?). He needs to find a female who can appreciate his true worth. If Honey can’t do that, well… too bad for her!
He is a stunning handsome duck!
I suspect Honey needs someone like Errol Flynn as opposed to Mr Peepers.
I notice with the urban ducks down here in Wichita, they stay in groups this time of year. A couple of pairs but mostly groups.
Rudolph might be Honey’s progeny. After all, one so beauteous might take after the Queen, the fairest in the land. So…. leave well enough alone.
The thought had crossed my mind, but I don’t think Honey’s progeny would be meek. As the duck farmer told me last year, “Honey raises bullies!”
Have you forgotten the bashful Phoebe who didn’t quite fit in with her other siblings and who stuck by her mother’s side late that year?
Beautiful plumage, reminds me of the Norwegian Blue Parrot!
Awwww. A sweetie, that’s for sure.
Except the Norwegian Blue has a preoccupation in pining for the fjords and pretending to be dead.
I see a duck not a drake!?
Are we sure ? As it is surely there are no raging hormones at this time of year… 😁 he may be less timid in 6 months!
Ah – I see the bill is solid green not mottled…
Not sure why or how I’ve two ids now…
Could be not completely adult yet (i.e. first year duck). Or as uninteresting says, maybe he’s not aggressive simply because it’s not breeding season.
Hello, Rudolph.
There are bullies in duck’s world!? 🙂