there were my ducks, of course, haning out poolside and enjoying the day. (ok, they aren't actually MY ducks as i don't own them, or feed them, or shelter them in any way. but they always seemed pleased to see me, and when i call out my habitual "hello, duckers!", they bob their heads at me and the male usually squawks a cheerful response.)
in addition to the usual ducks, there was another with three little baby ducks. Mamma duck went for a walk with one of her kids while the other little duckers took a nap in a nearby bush. (they were little hams, too, waddling right past me and stopping to pose.)
and then, just for fun, there was a family of four otters playing about in the pond today. (actually one of them was tormenting one of the ducks by swimming under the water and scaring the shit out of it... it was pretty amusing, really.) they frolicked in the water, then frolicked on what used to be the base for a water fountain, then frolicked in the water some more. they were overall pretty darn adorable.
and last but not least was the blue heron hanging out in the sun as well.
i had a veritable menagerie outside my door today. it made me happy. just had to share... :o)
