As much as I adore birds and watch them every chance I get, my identification skills are lacking. That’s why I especially appreciate whenever I spot the fanciest duck seen on the water around here. With markings like these, it’s easy to proclaim, “That’s a Harlequin Duck!”
Olympic Discovery Trail. November 18, 2025
While you can’t tell from this angle, Mr. Handsome was tucked up next to the bank and hard to see. I only noticed him while moving around in order to photograph a perching gull through a tangle of branches. I immediately shifted my focus.
Hello, beautiful! I’m in love.
Tracy Abell 
hi, it’s a good feeling to read something out of this (made by us unjustified world) to see some beauty ,I almost forgot.,
have a wonderful soul to see more of this beauty and love.
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Hello, friend. Very glad this glimpse of beauty gave you a little boost. Nature is so good for calming my system.
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Thanks for sharing that fancy duck, Tracy. What a handsome D and a good shot too.
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It was such a treat to realize what was there and what I nearly walked past. Thank you for sharing in my duck-love, Mara.
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Such a fabulous AHA! when I entered your post. Such a fun title and an unexpected spark for the brain!
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So glad you enjoyed, Ju-Lyn! Your comment made me smile, and I thank you for that much-needed smile. 🙂
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