Tag Archives: Fleetwood-Park

Eight is enough

Eight Mallard Ducklings take a swim in the pond at the Fleetwood Park. I’m hoping that there are more ducklings in the area since only three hens were hanging around and there is normally a steady population of around 28 hens at the park. At this point in the year, the drakes are very aggressive...

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The night watchman

Mallard drake sits on the edge of the ice on the pond at the Fleetwood Park. Thanks to flickr member pareerica for the use of the texture.

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Happy Mother’s Day !

The best Mothers lead by example… The best Mothers let you take chances and just “dive in” but are always there to catch you when you fall… The best Mothers will ward off bullies and keep you safe… The best Mother is the one you already have.  Cherrish her always !

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Big, honkin’ take off !

Canada Goose taking off from the surface of Fleetwood Park Pond on Thursday afternoon 4-9-2009. He seemed to be driven off by another Goose protecting his mate. This time of the year, three’s a crowd. For more information on this species, visit the Cornell Lab Of Ornithology.

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Landing and all it entails….

Mallard Hen “Freeda” drags her tail along the surface of the water while landing on the Fleetwood Park Pond.

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Drake’s peek-a-boo landing

Mallard Drake seems to be glancing between his primary feathers while landing at Fleetwood Park Pond.

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I’m open…Throw me the ball !!!

Mallard Drake showing the position he would play if Mallards played water polo. Taken at the Fleetwood Park Pond on Saturday 3-21-2009. I started my day off by going up to Merrill Creek Reservoir just north of Phillipsburg, NJ in hopes of seeing some interesting wildlife up there. It was my first trip up there...

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