Showed up at my bird bath at 2:57 pm today. The bird seemed more relaxed and stayed longer, even hopped around on the ground while visiting a small water bowl on the ground. A second yard appearsnce at 5:37 pm. The bird was relaxed, stayed longer and explored a bit.
Sorry about the photo quality. My camera would not focus in low light. I’m hoping the bird appears tomorrow in better light.
Mallard mom guarding ducklings in draining sharon lake
Wild caught for banding and data and then released — so cool to see!