I like this photo because of the reflection on the water, the sunlight on the Mallard drake's head and the Mallard hen in the background.
These ducks breed in Northern Canada also in Eurasia. They are one of the most prolific ducks and the domestic ducks come from mallards. They pair long before the spring breeding season. Only the female incubates the eggs and takes care of the ducklings.
Mallards like all ducks shed their feathers they use for flight after breeding. Because they can't fly they hide and their feathers change to be more camouflaged.
There are times in our life when we are more vulnerable. Turn to the Lord and abide under the shadow of His wings.
Psalm 91:1-4 "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
Will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress,
My God, in whom I trust!”
3 For it is He who delivers you from the snare of the trapper
And from the deadly pestilence.
4 He will cover you with His pinions,
And under His wings you may seek refuge;
His faithfulness is a shield and bulwark."
Finally you are talking about my Ducks!! :-) Psalm 91 is one of my favorite psalms. I especially like the last 4 verses. Point is God is a refuge and a fortress. He is good and he is present with us 24-7.
ReplyDeleteIt's mine also. I memorized it as a kid and quote it now more than once a week before I get up in the morning. Many promises to believe God for!
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