A Mallard and A Lighthouse

Meandering along Lake Michigan’s coastline, there are numerous lighthouses along the way. We didn’t seek them out, but I did take photos if we stopped around them. I liked this one, the bright red Charlevoix South Pierhead Lighthouse. ‘Cuz red is my favorite color!

Charlevoix South Pierhead Lighthouse, Michigan

At a barrier of rocks near the base of the lighthouse, I had passed a young lady, a female Mallard, who was nervously watching the passerbys.

Female Mallard

Charlevoix South Pierhead Lighthouse

Lighthouse info

Rolling waves coming in alongside the lighthouse

After I finished with the lighthouse, I went back over to Ms. Mallard to find she had been able to calm down for a little snooze.

Such a beautiful, peaceful scene!

Female Mallard – Safe and Asleep

Tags: asleep, birding, birdwatching, boulder, Charlevoix, duck, female, mallard, Michigan, nap, nature, photography, rock, snoozing, wildlife

43 thoughts on “A Mallard and A Lighthouse”

Indira on 09/01/2020 at 8:35 AM said:

Popping red against blue…excellent!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 09/01/2020 at 8:10 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Indira!!
  
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John on 09/01/2020 at 9:39 AM said:

Beautiful colors, Donna! The water looks so inviting. Miss Duck is so cute! ❤️

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- bayphotosbydonna on 09/01/2020 at 8:21 PM said:
  
  Thank you, John! We’ve been quite impressed with the beautiful turquoise waters. 😎
  
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Isabel F. Bernaldo de Quirós on 09/01/2020 at 10:04 AM said:

A great post as usual, Donna. Thanks so much.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 09/01/2020 at 8:22 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Isabel, and you’re quite welcome!
  
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Reed Andariese on 09/01/2020 at 10:22 AM said:

Wow Donna! The Red lighthouse image is really powerful & Cool! Enjoyed seeing it! Great images!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 09/01/2020 at 8:37 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Reed! I just loved that bright red too! It was so perfect, I have a feeling it was recently painted. 🙂
  
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Tanya on 09/01/2020 at 10:45 AM said:

Beautiful!🤗

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- bayphotosbydonna on 09/01/2020 at 8:37 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Tanya!
  
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Audrey Gleske on 09/01/2020 at 11:59 AM said:

Look how clear the water is!!! I love Lake Michigan. Michigan as a whole is a beautiful State. Great shot of the mallard. 💗

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- bayphotosbydonna on 09/01/2020 at 8:48 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Audrey! We had no idea how beautiful the water is here, and the diversity of the land with the hills/mountains and forests. I’ve been looking for Elk every day in our day trips! 🙂
  
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creatingmindblog on 09/01/2020 at 2:36 PM said:

Wow! The red is so striking! The sleeping duck does look very peaceful. I didn’t realize they slept during the day. Interesting.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 09/01/2020 at 8:50 PM said:
  
  Thank you, I just love red and was WOW’d! I had to take a lot of photos to make sure I was happy with my compositions. 🙂
  
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circadianreflections on 09/01/2020 at 4:19 PM said:

That’s a cute lighthouse and pretty mallard. The color of the water is gorgeous too.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 09/01/2020 at 8:56 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Deborah! I was tickled with these two subjects so easily accessible and with all the colors. I was super-happy the the Mallard had her speculum shining too. 😉
  
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H.J. for avian101 on 09/01/2020 at 4:30 PM said:

Nice group of pictures, she’s a pretty lady! 🙂

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- bayphotosbydonna on 09/01/2020 at 8:56 PM said:
  
  Thank you, HJ! 😊
  
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tootlepedal on 09/01/2020 at 6:12 PM said:

I hope that you let the sleeping duck lie.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 09/01/2020 at 8:57 PM said:
  
  I most definitely did, she was snoring as I walked away.
  
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aussiebirder on 09/01/2020 at 7:32 PM said:

Beautiful aqua water colour Donna

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- bayphotosbydonna on 09/01/2020 at 9:03 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Ashley! The water’s color was a plus to us, we had no idea, and we do love being by water. 🙂
  
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Jane's Heartsong on 09/01/2020 at 8:20 PM said:

Oh, those colours on the lighthouse are so brilliant against the equally brilliant blue sky! The paint looks so new and fresh. It is nice that it is warm enough for the young lady to relax and be soothed by the sun.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 09/01/2020 at 9:05 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Jane, I thought the same thing, the red was so rich and looked freshly painted. I was glad we came upon it late in the day, along with Ms. Mallard. She looked so peaceful, she made me smile.
  
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Eliza Waters on 09/01/2020 at 9:15 PM said:

I love all the vibrant colors– sky, lighthouse and water. Glad Ms. Mallard settled down, too. 🙂

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- bayphotosbydonna on 09/01/2020 at 9:44 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Eliza! I was all over those colors while hubby watched the boats. 🙂
  
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lisaonthebeach on 09/02/2020 at 12:03 AM said:

Wonderful photos! But I do love the ducky in the 2nd photo 😊 And the water, the water is so pretty!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 09/02/2020 at 8:59 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Lisa! Isn’t she gorgeous! I loved seeing her being able to nap safely. And that water around her just made the shot!
  
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emberbear on 09/02/2020 at 5:23 AM said:

Delightful. The different colours of the water are amazing.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 09/02/2020 at 9:02 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Imorgana, we have so loved the water colors too!
  
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Irene on 09/02/2020 at 7:10 AM said:

Your beautiful pics make me wish I was right there. Love the lighthouse and the duck. 😊

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- bayphotosbydonna on 09/02/2020 at 9:07 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Irene! The cooler temps have been a plus too! 😊
  
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  - Irene on 09/02/2020 at 9:39 AM said:
    
    Yay for cooler temps. 😊
    
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The Hinoeuma on 09/03/2020 at 3:12 AM said:

I love lighthouses. Ever visited the ones here in NC?

Are you in Michigan right now?

Sweet duck.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 09/03/2020 at 6:50 AM said:
  
  I love them too. Yes, most of them in NC over the years. Still in Michigan, getting ready to head back to Indiana and hopefully find our MH ready to roll!
  
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  - The Hinoeuma on 09/03/2020 at 8:49 PM said:
    
    Good lord. The MH was left in Indiana? What are you traveling in, now?
    
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    - bayphotosbydonna on 09/04/2020 at 8:22 AM said:
      
      Not the summer we had planned for sure. 🙄 We traveled in our car up to MI. We pull a car trailer with the MH, left the trailer in Indiana too. We got back last night to Indiana. The MH is supposed to be ready late today. 🤗
      
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      - The Hinoeuma on 09/04/2020 at 3:45 PM said:
        
        I certainly hope so. This has been going on for a while. Geez…
Kally on 09/07/2020 at 5:24 AM said:

Lovely captures!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 09/14/2020 at 9:12 PM said:
  
  Thank you!
  
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cheriewhite on 09/21/2020 at 1:40 PM said:

Beautiful images! I especially love coastal photos and pics of water!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 09/26/2020 at 8:17 AM said:
  
  Thank you very much! I’m a water lover too!
  
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  - cheriewhite on 09/26/2020 at 11:30 AM said:
    
    You’re very welcome. 🙂
    
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