Duck Pond

Time to rest at ease on a mild Spring day in our valley. 
Good time to photograph a model at rest.  I investigated a little and determined it is a female mallard.  I found the following information:

"Mention ducks and many people think of the mallard. Its ability to tolerate human disturbance and adapt to urban as well as rural habitats make it the Northern Hemisphere's most abundant and widespread waterfowl."