common_nature | This is OUR Space

I've mentioned before that our local ducks like to gather on a "driveway" down to the lake which is otherwise bordered by a wall. We call it "duckie beach." The other day someone decided to set up near said beach and the ducks were clearly not happy about someone invading their turf. They were all standing in the water's edge, apparently waiting to see if the fisherman was going to move. Since he didn't they eventually swam and then flew away.

As it happens, several days earlier there was a different kerfuffle on the beach. The muskrat was seemingly snoozing in the grass next to it, so still we didn't realize that was what the lump was. But some crows had noticed and one of them started hassling the muskrat. It startled and after a snap back decided to head to the water.

Although we didn't get pictures, another day a group of crows was hanging around on the beach with the ducks on the lake wall opposite it. Apparently they decided to reassert their rights to the space and a flotilla headed over. I thought the crows might stand their ground but as the ducks closed in, they all flew off.

Clearly this is THE prime spot for a bunch of animals ;)

Also, just a few pretty flowers:

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Those flowers are really lovely! Do you know what the purple and red ones are?

Oh gosh, that beach is really the "in place" for wildlife. They've staked their claims, for sure.