What an ‘odd duck’ scene!
Last week, I took a stroll along Lake Michigan. Admittedly, it was ‘cold’ (well, cold for Chicago, not so much for my hearty Canadians!
I came across these three feathered friends, and three things came to mind:
- Were they playing shy for the camera?
- Were they sleeping and didn’t want to be disturbed?
- Were they chilly and wanted a break from the lake’s frosty temperature?
Hmm, I must admit it could be all three!
I didn’t want to disturb them (and also wanted to make sure I got some good pics!) I slowly walked past the orange-footed friends, only to find them startled. Not by me, but by the barrage of Canada Geese who honked from above:
Not to be outdone by its water-bearing buddies, I came upon this squirrel who seemed to have no issue participating in a staredown with yours truly:
If I spoke “squirrel,” I am sure this one would say, “Oh, it’s YOU!” Unless you have something better for me to eat than this wayward peanut shell, I have nothing to discuss!”
Ah, the wildlife in the concrete jungle!
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