The Quack Shack

[Trimurtisan]

A'pollo and Nugget are having a slumber party in the bathroom tonight. I was sitting there rubbing them earlier and they both just passed out. They are so peaceful, I about knocked out myself!

 

[katiebrock]

Welcome to erlectro swing!
One of the best collaborations of new and old music brought together to make the
body want to move.
Oh how I yurn for swing dance to make a comeback!

Today was and interesting day to say the least. For starters, the drip tray set up is working well with the babies. It's not stopped all those fluffy little butts from making a mess, but much less water.

I went on a bit of a nature walk today at a local pond/lake. There where about 12 ducks there including 3 juvies. This pond is only about 15 feet from a heavily trafficked road with average traffic doing 50 mph. Now, this trip had nothing to do with me almost running over a Muscovy in the middle of the road yesterday. Nor did I have any plans to do anything about it... I was just going to sit there and watch them die to traffic, cause that's what people do here (FL) I guess. Never would I place my own morals over those I pay my taxes to... They know what is best.

That being said I did not bring home any more animals. Today...

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Long story short, the ducks are wild, and I was informed they have been going there for about 6 years. I did happen to find their human friends that live off the lake. By the time I left, I was much happier to learn the ducks normally did not hang out on that lake. There is a private lake in the neighborhood that is much larger, with very little traffic. Apparently one of the Mrs. Scovy's made a nest near the road this year, and they have just been staying on that side only as of recent. If I had to guess, it's the one I about hit. When I whizzed past it, it didn't even spook.


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I got to see my first Black Belly Whistler today. There where 4 of them there, and I absolutely feel in love with them. Such beauty, bold colors, with an absolutely elegant profile shape. Their shape reminded me of a swan. The neck and head where just so streamlined. I felt lucky to see them there. I've got no clue if they are rare, but I didn't even know about them till today. The pictures are not the best, but they stayed a healthy distance from me.
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This is looking at the road from the lake side. In the right side, just past the large tree reflection I found another nest that had a bunch of broken eggs. Right next to the eletric pole on the left is where Momma Scovy had her nest. Any ideas why these birds would make a nest so close to traffic when there is ample room in safer places? The land I'm standing on here is county, and plenty of it behind me. Plus the other lake I mentioned which is about 3x the size of this one (about 1/2 the pond shown here).
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What do you get when you cross a chicken with a cow?

That is so neat! I live on the lake, but we don't have any wild Muscovies in my area (middle Georgia). There is a flock of what we think are ring necks that visit for a few days in our cove when they are migrating. We also have some diving type ducks and I think I have seen a wood duck before, and several mallards. I haven't seen any recently though; I guess it is the time of the year. We also have duck hunters that like to come in our cove during duck season The lake is also busy this time of year with boats and jet skis.

 

[rjohns39]

Morning folks

Pretty birds Chris.

 

[Trimurtisan]

Morning folks

Pretty birds Chris.

Thanks Bob, and a good mornin to you too!

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[Trimurtisan]

That is so neat! I live on the lake, but we don't have any wild Muscovies in my area (middle Georgia). There is a flock of what we think are ring necks that visit for a few days in our cove when they are migrating. We also have some diving type ducks and I think I have seen a wood duck before, and several mallards. I haven't seen any recently though; I guess it is the time of the year. We also have duck hunters that like to come in our cove during duck season The lake is also busy this time of year with boats and jet skis.

About 6 years ago I lived on a lake that had Wood ducks every year. It's such a pretty bird.

There was also a goose who cam every year. The first year she came, she also injured her wing, and was not able to migrate back. She ended up going broody and hatching a ducks nest. Boy was she mean, but at the same time a great mother. If you came within about 50 feet she was coming for you. Human, bird, dog or cat, she didn't care. Those where HER babies. After that, she came back every year and hatched another clutch of ducks. She was able to migrate back with no problems, but without failure she would be back, walking around the lake with a bunch of ducklings.

Hopefully the ducks at your lake return soon. Ducks on a lake are like tranquilizers in my drink, except I actually like ducks.

 

[Miss Lydia]

My female goose Missy really wants these ducklings that we have this year but she gets so loud an excited when she gets around she scares the daylights out of them. Good morning! Love that pic of A’pollo and Nugget

 

[Trimurtisan]

Nugget found her doppelganger last night.
>.<

 

[Trimurtisan]

This is what feelings sound like!

I remember the first time I saw this music video. I was but a boy and snuck out of my room to go watch late night MTV. I was instantly fasinated with the sound and colors. Coming from Liberty MO, I was... not exactly exposed to a wealth of cultures. This video though is a great representation of multiple cultures coming together. The entire song only has 4 words and as a young fella, they drew me right in.​

 

[Trimurtisan]

More Daft Punk!
These guys have always been ahead of their time!

With the top rated comment of this video having 3.4k likes. I don't think I could say anything better about it.

2013 - ''this song is amazing''
2015 -''this song is amazing''
2020 -''this song is amazing''
2040 - ''this song is amazing''

 

[Trimurtisan]

AHH! The green aliens from the plant Pea are here!!!

Wait?!? Are those semi frozen?
Get'em while their defenses are down!

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