Move over, squirt

This was an amusing little incident I caught this morning, although probably not for the young female Wood Duck at the left, who when I first noticed her was sitting on that clump of grass. Then along came this female Black Duck, at least twice her size, who wanted it for herself. The Wood Duck didn't stop to argue, but quickly departed. I guess even the duck world has its share of bullies.

The waters are rising . . .

These two photos demonstrate the difference in water level at the marsh over the last three days as a result of the heavy rains. The photo at the top is of three Wood Ducks perched on a dead tree on Tuesday the 3rd; the bottom photo is of two Black Ducks perched on the same tree this morning, Friday the 6th.