Home Alone

Sadly the female mallard has been gone for a couple weeks now. Seems odd since we think she's supposed to stick around until the little ones learn to fly. The male was here until last night. We think he's gone this morning. Before he left (if he did) we got to watch him fly laps around the lake again and buzz the newbie pilots. We could hear them quack each time he got close. That same night we watched 10 of the 12 fly across part of the lake. Two walked. A couple cruised above the palm trees. Hopefully, they are figuring out what wings are used for. Guess they will be leaving and we sure will miss them. All 12 seem to be doing fine.
Nothing like a grouchy Moorehen to disturb a nice breakfast - RUN AWAY!!!!!

These guys are probably going to be a problem down the road, but they sure are funny and friendly. Been 12 for weeks and they actually are starting to get along a bit with the mallards.