While I was putting up the deer post, a huge flock of Mallard ducks flew into our new feeding area under the plant bench.

It was pretty dark, but I managed 5 shots. All are blurry to some extent because of the movement, and low light affecting the shutter speed.

We had a slight thaw today, from Zero temps, to 40 degrees F. now. and it exposed some seed that was below in the ice.

We have a mated pair who stay with us all spring, in the yard. But I have never seen this many at one time like today.

It is difficult to imagine any seed would be left over... we put only one little can out each day...so undesireable rodents won't be attracted at night. We have been watching the squirrels doing the mating chases for the last 2 days too. The raccoons start with that with the attendant screaming in Feb. usually.

It is now dark, and some of the ducks are still here! Amazing.
They must be really hungry! We've been unable to count them accurately... but 20-30 seems like a good estimate.