Ducks in a Row

Muscovy ducks are unusual Florida residents. They hiss instead of quack, they fly clumsily, and they somehow flourish in Florida’s urban environment. Native to Central and South America, they have lived in Florida for many years and can be found near lakes and canals statewide.  These birds were illegally released primarily by private individuals for ornamental purposes or as pets. Muscovy ducks can be extremely prolific and local populations can increase dramatically in a short time. As a result, controversies frequently arise between residents who enjoy the birds and residents who consider them a nuisance. When you have a large number of ducklings multiple times a year, a duck mother is kept busy herding.

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Sunday Morning Pink Sky

Early Sunday morning I went to the kitchen and saw a little pink on the horizon on the west side of the house. This was confusing as usually the pink is on the east side and earlier than the time. I went out the front door facing east. and the sky had little pink. I went to the back yard and it was darker with a beautiful deep pink edge on the horizon.

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