Folks!
May I
Introduce
The shovelers.
Their bills are special.
Wide with comb-like strainers
They sweep the water’s surface
Back and forth, swishing and slurping,
Straining out plankton and crustaceans,
Cleaning the water as they eat their lunch.
“Whadda ya say, Missus? Wanna go for a swim?”
“Naaaaah. I’m good. Just catchin’ a few rays.”
**Photo by friend, Sonia.
wordsfromanneli 
January 22, 2026 at 12:45 am
They’re very serious about their water cleaning! A great picture and I enjoyed their conversation. 😊
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January 22, 2026 at 12:45 am
Nice shot. These are really cool ducks. Spotted a trio at a nearby park a few weeks ago.
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