American Black Duck Visit

Zach and I spent several hours on our beach yesterday. We had a welcome surprise visit from two American Black Ducks who were far from shy! Zach loves birds and has been told he can keep any bird he can catch. Wisely, this time he decided to sit quietly and let the ducks approach him. They came right up on shore and gathered tidbits (no idea WHAT) not more than ten feet away from us. It was a thrill for us both and made for an idyllic afternoon.