As we get ready to spring forward this evening we are able to see signs of spring all over the place. This mommy and daddy duck have enjoyed some pool time. We are hoping that it was just a quick dip and that they prefer a neighbor's pool, or better yet the canal behind our home. Last year this fine couple, or another that looked an awful lot like them set up house under the big evergreen tree. One day we were entertained to see their many babies swimming behind them. The challenge was to get them out. The babies cannot get out on their own and scooping them into the pool net required a high level of patience. As Gregg would scoop they would dive under water, but eventually Gregg won and he replaced them in the canal. The most bizarre aspect of all was that the nest was right next to the spot under the tree where our two dogs hang out. They never disturbed the nest or the eggs. It was a peaceful coexistence in the yard!