A group of Wood Ducks had the Alligator ramp to themselves on one recent morning.

Stretching and preening, I saw a few flashes of blue.

In lookout position, this one seemed ready to signal a retreat, one foot over the edge.

But they stayed spread out and stayed for a few photos.

August 31, 2021
Much prettier occupants 😊. Very nice, Ellen!
Agreed! Thanks, can’t go wrong with a wood duck.