We have a hitchhiker!
Back on the lake today in similar weather (see top photo) we found ourselves being followed quite persistently by the mallard drake. (We think it's the same one we saw yesterday.) He swam in close, then decided to hitch a ride by climbing up on the swim platform. I get the idea this isn't the first time he's tried this trick. He preened himself, he yawned, he stretched his wings, and just generally relaxed. It was much easier than paddling after the boat, I'm sure!
And, as you can tell by the final photo...the weather has begun to improve. All in all, a very good day!
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