There is something about watching wildlife that can totally put one at ease…even if it is a quick visit to a local vernal pond to see common birds like mallard ducks or American coots…
I recently started to take bird photographs.
Since I don’t have the right camera or lens for long distance shots, I am limited to the types of birds that are familiar with humans — the ones that don’t mind me being nearby with a camera — like the types that live at local ponds.
I like the colors of the birds and the water reflection, captured for these photographs. The movement of birds and the rippling water conveys motion, the theme for this week’s WordPress Photo Challenge.
These ducks came right up to me looking for food when I arrived at the pond’s edge, so obviously, they are used to people giving them food.
I did not have any food for them, and after a few minutes, they went away and most went back in the water.
More about this pond at the Locke Paddon Community Wetland Park, Marina, California posted on the WordPress Photo Challenge Challenge Blur) .
Do you think people should feed ducks and other wildlife that live in our parks and local ponds? Is it allowed where you live, or should feeding ducks (or pigeons, etc.) be banned?