Esotropiart

Each spring it's inevitable that a pair of ducks get confused and think our neighborhood is their stomping grounds. Fanno Creek and Greenway Park are directly behind our row of dwellings, but these ducks seem to prefer human contact. I can't be sure if it is the same couple each year, but it surely happens. I'm always worried their lives will end in tragedy due to carelessness of people around, but hopefully not (or they'll figure out where they sound be, fifty yards away).

Last year, ducks were seen in our driveway. A few days ago they made it to our backyard, where they are pictured below. I was able to get less than five feet away without them stirring to action. I didn't want to disturb them, otherwise I would have got some macro shots of their eyebrows and nose hairs. Perhaps they are returning to us because they see that we are peaceful people. I would certainly never intentionally hurt them. However, I'm sure there are those who would, either on purpose or by accident.