This 8 second video is my proof for the very important question in Life. I think this mallard drake has summer allergies. I shot it on July 4th:
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I’ve been staying up at nights over this one. Thank you for restoring my peace of mind!!! :-D
He’s very pretty. Are you sure it’s not a hiccup?
Wayside: I’m glad I could bring peace to your world. The more questions we get answered, the better, right? Life has so many of them! :-)
Barb: No I’m not sure. Sounded like a sneeze to me, but maybe it’s a case of hiccups. How can we resolve this pressing issue? Contrary to Wayside, I guess all answers spur more questions. Sigh.
S’funny – just that tiny bit of movement makes instant attachment!