Hide and seek at the creek

A few days ago, I led the ducks to the creek at the edge of our property for the first time. They weren’t too sure of it and didn’t stay in the water very long! Then, when it was time to head back up to the yard, they decided they’d much rather hide under a labyrinth of fallen pokeberry branches. Do you know how hard it was for me to convince them to come back out? Calling didn’t work, offering wild violets (a favorite treat!) didn‘t work, and shaking a stick around their general vicinity didn’t work. Let’s just say the neighbors got a mighty great view of my mighty great rear as I headed in after them on hands and knees. I have an inkling that this might end up being a nest spot in the future, if only because it’s proven to be practically “Ada-proof”.