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Wood Ducks checking out real estate

Posted by Jennifer Sigmon,
North Country explorer from Asbury Park NJ
April 5, 2026 —

Random Black Laker (unsolicited): "You should clear out those dead trees and "brush" to improve your view."

Me: "No. It's habitat" 

Same Random Black Laker: "I don't see as many ducks on the lake.. it must be the cormorants"  (their property looks like a golf course with some random non native ornamental plantings) 

Me: