At this time of year, the flooded fields along the Mississippi Flyway are teeming with a variety of ducks.
Mallards are seen most often,
but other types which winter in the area include Ruddy Ducks,
Northern Shovelers,
Green-winged Teal, Northern Pintail, Gadwall and many others. What a joy to be able to see these ducks during the time that they spend here.
“Wild ducks and tomorrow both come without calling.” ~Russian Proverb
walking on a country road 
Beautiful photos. You are capturing the light, the power, the contrast and perspective of an artist’s eye.
Such kind words. Thanks, Kathy.
Fine captures, Rebecca. We don’t see a lot of water fowl here as our river is quite small, so it is a pleasure to see yours.
Thanks, Eliza. I really enjoy watching them.
Beautiful photos and videos.
Thanks, Timothy.
great shots and video Rebecca!
Thanks, Wayne!
Wow, first the Snow Geese, now this abundance of ducks all in one place – you are lucky to see all of them Rebecca. I like the up-close videos that you did of these ducks, neither which I’ve seen in person, just the Mallards.
Thanks, Linda. A lot of birds migrate along the Mississippi, both in the winter and the spring, so you never know what you’re going to see. The last two duck were new for me also. 🙂
You’re very lucky to see them Rebecca. A fellow blogger felt badly as the wildlife refuge they visit every year around this time of year to see the snow geese was closed due to bird flu. She and her husband live in Pennsylvania. I sent Laurie your post on the snow geese and she told me unfortunately they were leaving for six weeks to Oregon to visit and help with their brand-new twin grandchildren. I know you usually see them every year.
You’re right, Linda. I always feel fortunate to see them. This year we saw the snow geese more often around the different farm fields in the area as opposed to the wildlife refuge. They seemed to be taking the grand tour.
You were in the right place at the right time Rebecca and very lucky. I wish they would come our way. We have a lot of Canada geese this year staying at Council Point Park this Winter. I find it odd that so many are there. I have only been to the Park 11 times this year due to bad weather, but I do wonder about it.
Such lovely photos and videos! I felt like I was right there with you enjoying these feathered friends. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks, Jill, for your kind words. 🙂
Great shots!
Thanks, Sharon!