More Backyard Critters

Besides pesky squirrels, we've had other interesting critters visit our backyard this spring.  My hubby keeps a small koi pond, and every year a duck couple takes up residence for a few weeks.

Our ducky couple is back!

It probably helps that the hubby leaves out a small bit of grain to tempt our ducky friends.  These ducks are so used to Roger that they waddle up to the back door and start loudly quacking if the food supply runs dry.  When dear hubby emerges to fill the feeder, these ducks don't go far.  They follow close behind, and once the grain has been poured, eagerly rush in.

Bird feeder visitors

Roger also keeps a few bird feeders in the backyard.  They attract a wide variety of interesting birds.

Pretty bird

The feeder closest to our back window is the best one to watch.  The other day, this lovely colorful bird and his mate decided to stick around.

The female duck wants more food!

Of course, the female part of our ducky duo took notice.  ("Why are those birds getting all the good stuff?")

Another colorful visitor

The birds looked back as if to say: "Nyah, nyah.....you can't have any!"

Our favorite ducks

The ducks sometimes wander underneath our feeders hoping to scoop up any fallen seeds.

Whatcha lookin' at?

This little bird seems to say "Get away ducks - these feeders are OURS!"

Never a dull moment in our backyard!  :)


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