I hope your weekend is just ducky!
Our resident Mallards made a new friend recently.
A domestic Pekin duck. . .
They’re unable to fly, too heavy to get airborne.
That combined with her lack of camouflage makes her a “sitting duck” on the lake.
I breathe a sigh of relief when I see her swimming by ;)
We’re enjoying a little boating time and some R&R this weekend. . .
It was 90 degrees yesterday but we’re looking forward to temperatures in the 70s next week.
Here’s a beautiful sunset for you courtesy of Mother Nature. . .
Happy Sunday!
Beautiful sunset!!! Beautiful pictures!! 90s, I know!!! Longest we have ever used our air conditioning but, we get some relieve next week…70s…can’t wait!!! And, those puppies…you are blessed!!! Looks like your weekend is starting off great and I hope that pretty white duck is around for a long time!!! Since they can’t fly, how did it get there?? Was it dropped off!!! Anyway, thanks for the boat ride! 🍁🍂✨🚤❤️
Happy Sunday to you Mary! We too have cooler temps for next week. At last!
We, too, are enjoying Pekin Ducks at Lake Toxaway. Our grandson thought they were great playmates. Not sure where they will winter. Always enjoy your posts. Ruth Sent from my iPhone
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Spectacular capture of the sunset!
Mary,
The beauty of the lake no matter what time of year!!
It was 46* this am, burrrrrr!
Enjoy this sunshiny day.. 😎
How beautiful~ what a glorious sunset! The puppies are SO precious!! Happy that the other ducks accepted Ms. Pekin duck. Our temps are much cooler also. Happy Fall!
Oh, that sunset photo! Yes, looking forward to the cool down this week!
Thanks so much for sharing the sunset!!!! Gorgeous xoxo
Beautiful photos! Thank-you for this lovely Sunday morning post. Enjoy this first weekend of Fall on the boat.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful “lake tour”! I am always glad to see the ducks. The Canadian Geese have taken over most of the lakes and ponds around where I live in the midwest. It is always a treat to see the ducks again.
Awesome pictures! Hope we get cooler weather soon! Enough heat already!😎🌴
Now I’m going to worry about that pretty white duck, how frustrating not to be able to fly! Is that where the phrase sitting duck actually originates? Beautiful sunset Mary, and I have water envy-I am landlocked in falling leaves this weekend, can’t wait to get back to the water and cool off. The girls look like they’re enjoying the boat ride :)
Jenna
Absolutely stunning sunset pictures! I must admit I’m a bit envious. I live in the mountains so most of my sunsets are blocked by tall trees. The photo of your fur-baby is definitely frame-worthy!
Absolutely gorgeous.
Stunning sunset! Thanks for sharing it with us.
What a gorgeous sunset. Thanks for sharing. We had a cold front move in. We had rain…FINALLY… and when the clouds parted last evening we had SNOW in the mountains. It’s supposed to be a beautiful week though with temps in the upper 70’s and low 80’s! Happy Fall!
Beautiful sunset. Nice to see the Pekin duck found her people but I hope someone contacts animal rescue..she will no survive when the temps drop and food is scarce….I understand you sigh of relief when you spot her each day.
That is a beautiful sunset picture! We have a pontoon at our cottage & we like to take it out at sunrise & sunset. It’s pretty & peaceful then. It’s been hot & humid in Chicagoland. It’s supposed to be in the 80s today & stormy. Tomorrow only in the 60s. I think today might be the last of the 80s for this year. It’s always funny how 50s & 60s seem so cold now. In a few months 50 & 60 would seem like a heatwave!
Thanks for sharing the wonderful pictures! And the cute puppy ones!!!
We are having our first 90 degree days since a bad week back the spring. I hope the heat doesn’t stay. Thanks for sharing such beautiful lake pictures.
That sunset is stunning! I’m so happy to see 70 degree temps, now if only the humidity would come down from 100%. Have a great day!
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Wow Mary, what a sunset, and cute photos of your pups and the ducks! Happy Sunday!
~Mary~
Thank you for sharing your day on the lake, and what a beautiful sunset. I was like awwwwe my goodness you are so blessed!
Paula
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Ahhhh, that is what your pictures today make me do, sigh! We could sure use a break from the 90’s here in central Florida. Your dear little white duck, I didn’t know there were ducks that couldn’t fly. I hope she takes care of herself and is always there to say hello, or quack!
Charming… Simply charming!
Yes I would have to agree……please try to find someone to take the duck before it gets cold. If it can’t fly south then it won’t make it with the cold water and no food. It will be all alone after the other ducks fly to warmer weather.
Thank you for sharing the picture of a beautiful sunset on the lake. Chloe and Gracie are just precious!! Hopefully animal rescue will capture the duck and take it somewhere safe.
Always love seeing the photos of your gorgeous lake, those Mallards…and the girls!…That sunset…what can I say?…Magnificent!!! Happy that our temps are starting to “Fall” a bit this coming week!
All great pics Mary, it looks like a beautiful weekend:@)
Beautiful sunset……and the ducks seem so at home! How do the babies like them? Entertaining I’m sure….Nice to have the lake not so heavily occupied!
That sunset is so awesome! It’s an “ahhhhh” moment! Love seeing the “girls” enjoying their boatride. How do they react to the ducks? Looks like you have an amazing and relaxing ride!
That sunset is absolutely gorgeous! Love the ducks! Have a good week!
Your babies are so cute!! Love the sunset!