Several visitors made themselves at home on our lawn during the recent flooding. A pair of Wood Ducks quickly disappeared after spotting me in the window, before I could get my camera ready. A pair of Mallards were more accommodating. They stuck around for the duration of the flood and acted as though they owned the place. Muskrats too helped themselves to whatever grub they could find on the lawn. (Four images)

Image 1: Defiant Mallard giving me an earful.


Muskrat swimming and checking for food underwater.


Muskrat, found something to eat.


Muskrat decides it's time to leave as soon as it spots me taking its picture.