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Fishhawk Lake-It Happens In Nature TOO!

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Fishhawk Lake-It Happens In Nature TOO!

Yesterday, I was at the clubhouse playing with the dogs and looked out at the lake, where two ducks were tooling along side-by-side.The Mallards-Gayle Rich-Boxman 2013

 

 

A moment later, I noticed flapping, as the male had jumped on top of the female, which she was not happy about. (It IS spring, I thought, maybe he was getting a bit randy). After a bit of flailing, he fell off into the water. Instantly, the two went their separate directions. Amused, I continued to watch to see who would come back to who.

Well! The female was going to the other side of the lake, where there happened to be two single males. Hmmmm, I thought, well this should be interesting. They started heading her way, she turned around soon after and made some kind of croaking sound. Her estranged partner started heading back towards her, while the males followed behind her. Her croaking sound continued as she beat feet back to her man. 

The "separated" couple, met halfway, and went off together, wing in wing and she quit grousing. They left the two single fellas to fend for themselves.

Sound familiar?  I thought so.

So, it's not just US. It happens in nature, TOO. They just didn't need therapy.

Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

That's a great story and it's very observing of you. I love the picture, too. Have a great day.

Apr 09, 2013 12:19 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

LOL,  you are so right on this!  I am also glad to hear you didn't sell your dream house too!  Take care!

Apr 09, 2013 12:23 AM
Cindy Westfall
Premiere Property Group,LLC Portland Metro & Suburbs Oregon - Tualatin, OR
ABR,GRI Your Tualatin & Portland Metro Real Estate

Hey Gayle,  Oh..the wild side of Fishhawk Lake! Sounds like Spring has indeed arrived!

Apr 09, 2013 12:47 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR
Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Gayle,

Sounds like there will be a string of ducklings following her pretty soon. Those other ducks will have to find a new girl to court.

Apr 09, 2013 01:43 AM
Brian L. Sirota, Esq.
Bristar Realty (Realtor/Attorney) - Orange, CA
For Solutions: (714) 501-7660

Gayle, I suppose the grass isn't greener on the other side of the lake.   Brian

Apr 09, 2013 01:46 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

A~I have many more where that came from!

Debbie, Mother Nature has lots of lessons for us if we're paying attention.

Kristin, if folks would look around for the learning experiences they WOULDN'T have to go through, life would be simpler and less nerve-wracking.

Cindy~Hey, what happens at the lake....you know the rest.

I dunno, Kristin, she still may put up a fight...

Brian, I see you've had your OWN lake experience, n'est pas?

Apr 09, 2013 01:50 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

LOL. The water isn't better on the other side apparently

Apr 09, 2013 03:06 AM
Ellie Penaranda
239.776.5077 Downing-Frye Realty - Naples, FL
Naples Florida Real Estate - Waterfront & Beach Co

Gayle, was looking for a change of scenery and thought I'd drop by and visit with you in Fishhawk Lake - what a cute little story that unfolded while you were there - nature is full of these when we have the time to stop and notice.  Have a wonderful day. 

Apr 09, 2013 03:18 AM
Tony & Darcy Cannon
Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT
The C Team

Gayle, That is a great story! It is good to see that human behavior has a basis in the natural behavior.  I love the photo as well!

Apr 09, 2013 03:41 AM
Liz Wallace
Century 21 Sherlock Homes - Rockville Centre, NY
Broker C21 Sherlock Homes, Rockville Centre, LI, N

I'm with Sharon #8.  The devil you know is always a better choice than the devil you don't know.  A quote from my Irish Grandmother.

Apr 09, 2013 06:50 AM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Kiss up and make up, I love where you find these romance novels Gayle. RIGHT THERE ON THE LAKE. Good thing PG rated...... you have already got that standing behind the sign naked days out of your system....

Apr 09, 2013 10:01 AM
Mary Elizabeth Allen
Lake Monticello, VA

Ha ha ha I love funny nature stories! Isn't it interesting how we can nearly always relate what animals do to something humans deal with? We can learn so much by just sitting and watching for a few minutes - which I'm glad you found the time to do!!!

Apr 10, 2013 12:58 AM
Katerina Gasset
The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT
Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!

Lovely article you have here Gayle. I have enjoyed reading this post of yours. Thank you for sharing and keep them coming.

Apr 10, 2013 02:15 AM
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Apr 13, 2013 05:47 AM
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Petra Norris
Lakeland Real Estate Group, Inc. - Lakeland, FL
Realtor, Lakeland FL Homes for Sale
Spring has finally arrive at Fishhawk Lake. Sure is fun to watch nature unfold it's complexity and beauty. 
Apr 15, 2013 11:01 PM
Melissa Muse Wiggans
Real Estate Muses - San Antonio, TX
CRS, GRI, ABR - Real Estate Muses
I agree with Tony & Darcy, a good story indeed. It's very interesting how human behaviour has it's basis in the natural behaviour. I wonder what's next.
Apr 15, 2013 11:09 PM
Erika Rogers
Red Rock Real Estate ~ Southern Utah's Largest Independent Brokerage - Saint George, UT
St George Utah Real Estate & Relocation Specialist
Very witty and romantic story Gayle. Fishhawk Lake sure is a good place for rest and relaxation. Wish you the best.
Apr 15, 2013 11:31 PM
Waynette Hoover Araj
Keller Williams Realty - Asheboro, NC
Connecting your Dreams with the Right Real Estate
Great photo Gayle. Very interesting! That must been one pretty good looking duck. Thank you for the short but meaningful story. 
Apr 16, 2013 10:08 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Petra, I LOVE spring!(I was born in it....)

Melissa, we can learn so much from nature if we stop and pay attention....

Erika, witty and romantic--I like that twist!

Waynette, those are mallards and show up nicely in my photos, on grass, too.

 

 

Apr 17, 2013 12:47 AM
Pat and Ed Okenica
DRAKE REALTY Lake Oconee Ga - Greensboro, GA
Lake Oconee Ga Real Estate
The beauty of taking time to stop and observe the things around us. Nature taking it's course! Thanks Gayle.
Apr 20, 2013 10:20 PM