Love a Duck!
Love a Duck!!
Readers of this blog will be aware of my fondness for these sweet feathered friends that so often bring a smile to my face….
Here’s a photo of a handsome male, swimming in a suburban Sydney river baths.
Enjoy!
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You keep good company Margaret.
xxx Hugs Galore xxx
Indeed 🙂
xxx Big Hugs xxx