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WelcomeJeanne and I went to the river the other day looking for photos.  Saw these Mallards floating by the boat ramp area.  I only have 4,000 images of mallard ducks but what the heck we were there and I had my camera.

However something strange happened.  Normally when I approach any type of wild life they turn their backs to me and swim, fly, or run in the opposite direction.  However, in this case they actually started walking towards me.

Then it occurred to me.  I’ve been to this boat ramp before and have witnessed people throwing bread and other food item at what ever wildlife is available.  Kind of like Pavlov’s dog… (1849–1936), Russian physiologist; full name Ivan Petrovich Pavlov. He is best known for his studies on the conditioned reflex)

As we headed to the lock & dam we saw a lone fishing boat on the surprisingly open water.  We had expected to see more frozen patches on the river.

Finally had to take another image of the lock and dam itself.  The clouds were rolling in and was in the process of blocking the setting sun so it was time to head back home.

Thanks for stopping by my blog.  Enjoy your day and. be careful.