Mallard Migration Canvas Print

We heard them before we saw them. The Mallards were making quite a bit of noise, apparently chatting with each other. They must be heading out or passing through the area on their way south. My personal observation? There's a higher level of activity/excitement when ducks and other feathered wildlife are migrating. I walked up just as this Mallard Drake flapped his wings, and put on a very brief show for me.

Image photographed in Rhode Island.

I grew up in Kansas, just outside of Kansas City, and while some might find the endless rolling plains to be boring, I love the open space and fantastic sunsets. I have since lived in Minnesota, Rhode Island (briefly), New Hampshire, and now reside in Massachusetts. Most of my photos were taken in New England. I started taking pictures around the age of 10, borrowing my dad's point and shoot to document my adventures during a trip to Colorado with close family friends. My love of animals and all of God's creation has inspired me ever since. There are so many details to discover outdoors, from bees collecting nectar to the great expanse of mountains and oceans. I am particularly fond of birds, and I share a love of birding with my...