Catriona Carey found this mother Duck - a Mallard - and her ducklings on a pond with lily pads. It made for a wonderful photo.

I learned recently that the female Mallards are the ones to make the distinctive "quack." The males have nothing to do with raising the ducklings, and their call is a quiet rasping sound.

Thanks to Catriona for allowing me to share her photo with you here.

Sunny, breezy and warmer today!