Hi!
"Mama Duck Feather" now has her mate. Welcome, "Papa Duck Feather!"
I wanted very much to tell you that Mallard ducks mate for life, like Canadian Geese.
It would have made for a very touching back-story to go along with the very real event I told about you a few weeks ago...how I found the pile of feathers and the encouragement they brought me during a difficult time.
(If you didn't catch that one you can read it HERE).
I was going to insist that these two paintings stay together.
Was...
But of course, I always research to confirm any notions I have about nature before prematurely stating something as fact. And, well...I found that most species of ducks choose a different mate every year.
Still, I like the idea of keeping these two together as a symbol of fidelity and commitment.
Perhaps I can find some Canadian Goose feathers next time I go for a walk on Bird Island.
In the meantime, while these are drying.....
