Muscovy Duck (Cairina moschata)

A non-native species, muscovies are similar in appearance to other ducks, but are easily recognized by their stocky bodies, black and white plumage, and red caruncles (facial bumps). They are common in urban and suburban areas, around parks, lakes, ponds and streams. Although people feed these ducks and consider them friendly, they can be aggressive at times.

Sorry for the long delay in getting another post. I have been very busy with my real estate activity.  I promise to have regular posts again showing the beauty in our community and hope residents will submit more of their own photos.

Opossum, female with baby, in our backyard

Vultures feeding in the dry pond between Eagle Ridge and Heronglen

Black snake, very common in our area and very beneficial!

It has been an extraordinary spring and summer for dragonflies.