Mallard Melee at Quiet Waters Park

I got rained out this morning, so I didn’t get out ’til 1:30, and I tried a quick trip to Quiet Waters.

The park is busy on weekends, but I managed to find a quiet place where a bunch of Mallards were hanging out. A couple was making out in the woods, so I moved further on and ran into Jennifer and Jenny, who were kayaking into the cove. I wanted some flight shots, so they were kind enough to paddle to the end of the cove while I got into position, and the ducks flew right toward me. A good time was had by all, except maybe the Mallards.

Jennifer and Jenny

Jennifer and Jenny, my co-conspirators.

Cove 8 Cove 9 Cove 10

Cove 11

Scenes from Quiet Waters Park.

Mallard 167

The calm before the melee.

Mallard 165 Mallard 164 Mallard 163 Mallard 162

Mallard 166

Mallards galore!