Feeding the Ducks

This week we have a couple of different glances at a couple of different kinds of wildlife, in two very different environments.

First, the duckies. Ducks are rather companionable in the winter. Sure, they want the bread we toss to them, but maybe they just like our company, too. In the summer they don’t waddle up to you, quacking hello, and lift their faces to take a good look at you (and the bread you have in your hand).

They’re too busy in summer, we’re too busy, to sit down and chat. In winter, the pace of life slows, and we may concentrate on the little things, like ducks.