Things were pretty quiet in Estabrook Park this morning. Perhaps everyone was laying low in anticipation of the Shorewood Farmers Market grand opening today, but who knows.
At least this great blue heron was still willing to strike a pose over the river.
I did manage to spot a female hairy woodpecker, whom I used to hear often in the winter, but who have been awfully quiet lately.
On the riverbank at the north end, I stumbled across this odd juxtaposition of a female flicker and a male red-winged blackbird.
Best of all, though, was when this mallard hen led her eight ducklings right past where I was kneeling to take the picture above.
As you may have noticed, I very rarely get to be this close.
To complete the trifecta, the sun was even shining to light them up with a gorgeous golden glow. Who was I kidding yesterday about “taking a break from the ducklings,” right?
Finally, here’s another look at the chipmunk enjoying its breakfast yesterday.
Signs of Life in Estabrook Park 
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