There were rumors. It had been spotted by more than a few people. Something folks around these parts have never seen before! I wasn’t sure that I believed it…until I caught a flash of silver as I drove by the rumored pond on my way to the grocery store.
This little pond happens to abutt the back of This Old House’s property, and it borders the main drag most people take in and out of town. So yesterday Ben and I took a walk out back to see if we could get a glimpse. I wasn’t hopeful because the trail narrows and the brush gets thick around that pond and who knows whether the silver winged water fowl was still in residence. Or if it had ever existed at all, for that matter.
With hiking boots, tick repellent and stoic resolve we headed into the wilderness, unsure of the length of the journey or it’s outcome. As with all great journeys, there were risks. It’s hunting season after all, so I wore bright yellow and talked nonsense with great frequency and volume.
We avoided the consumption of poisonous berries….
Considered harvesting mushrooms for the evening meal…
Decided against it since I haven’t a clue as to which are edible unless they’ve come
from the grocery store in a cardboard carton…
but the sky was still friendly and the temperatures moderate…so we forged ahead.
Just as I was about to give in and go home, out of the corner of my eye…..
I saw something….
Good Lord, the rumor is true.
Behold the rare silver winged duck.
And there is more than one!
..disappearing into the garage and mysteriously into the woods for an hour or two…
Fantastic post! Your photos make me want to jump on a plane and get to your neighborhood, right now. Ben and I would have such a romp in the woods in search of rare birds and what not.
How far from your house to Boston? I will be in Boston in January.
Love your wooded area. What a great place to walk and take in nature. I have never heard of the silver winged duck. Glad you found it.
~~snicker~~
Your son is a card.
But what a lovely tromp in the woods — it all balances out.
Hee hee hee… I love your sense of humor and the trepidation as you head out into the foresty unknown… LOL
I'd shoot the duck and put it over the mantle. LOL OH, wait, it would turn into splinters!!!
DI
Ha! Love it!!! Snappy Di's comment is hilarious! Absolutely AWESOME scenery Karen!!! Not to mention the fact that you ROCK as a photographer!!
Uh…I am assuming the silver winged duck is a decoy? LOL Great photo journey though! I love it. Hugs-Diana
Ha ha! Love it, and I so bought into it too 🙂 Your photos are awesome, and if it weren't for the SNOW covering the ground here today and the gale force winds, I would take that same walk myself…
aHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! So that's who put that freaking decoy in the pond! I knew IMMEDIATELY what you were referring to!!!!!
Beautiful pictures! And I'll be sure to NOT show this to my son who sounds a lot like your son! 😉
Kat 🙂
Lovely!! What could possibly be better than taking a walk through the woods with your dog? Thanks for bringing us along.
HaHa! Thanks for taking me along on your walk…and for the good laugh this evening:)
Beautiful photo's, Karen. You do indeed live surrounded by awesome nature. Hey, you know? I wouldn't have known that was a decoy if your other readers hadn't pointed it out? I'm slow that way you know. 🙂
Have a great day!
Great story and yes, I remember the pile of sh#t, LOL. Beautiful area and great photos
How funny! These were gorgeous photos and such a great story.
Brenda
that was very well done. You are very clever and I am still in awe of your talent with the camera. Now on the topic of decoys, carrying them through the woods is the hardest part of bear hunting. And I have never attempted elephant decoy toting.
And when I get a bike on the road, I'm coming your way first!
I think my little houligan was a part of that adventure too….. Hey, they gotta keep busy here in the sticks….things could be worse, they could be painting your beautiful rock walls!
ahahahahahaahhaaaah!!!!
thanks for just taking me on a beautiful walk with you…..