Oh no! Not a duck decoy!

Hello ducky!

His friends are looking worried!

But this guy just refuses to move

It’s ok- there’s plenty of food

Yes- but there could be a storm brewing

It’s fine!  Look, I’ve found a shelter

And it’s big enough for all of us

No!!!!!  Can’t you read?  It’s a decoy!

Well, thank goodness we spotted that in time!

Not very bright, those ducks!

Look how peaceful it is over here

Strolling in the country park at Sedgefield last week, I spotted the duck decoy sign.  I’d never noticed it before but it gave rise to my little Saturday story. (if you magnify the sign, you will see that it was a method of trapping ducks for the table at the ‘big house’)   Hope it gave you a smile.

And while I’m in the park, here are two photos I took on the boardwalk, just perfect for Verena’s Festival of Leaves.  It’s a lovely autumnal challenge you might like to visit.  But don’t forget to pop in on Cate, will you?  Happy Saturday everybody!