birds

ducks at the neighbor's

the new resident flamingo

attempted family portrait

We had some ducks visit the neighborhood this weekend, so the neighbor's called us over to check them out. Amelia was stand-offish with the ducks, but discovered a small pink flamingo that was safer to play with. The next day, it came to inhabit our front deck.

The ducks inspired us to go have a picnic near the pond the next evening. We were advised not to take bread if we ever wanted Amelia to warm up to the idea of a tranquil pond with lovely birds floating on it. I guess bringing bread equals bird’s dive bombing the children/people that are providing it. It’s been awhile since I’ve fed ducks. Amelia did fine until the swan swam over to visit, so we headed home for sweet dreams on feather beds.