Ducks and Seagulls at the Capitol Reflecting Pond

There they were - all lined up along the rim of the Capitol Reflecting Pond. There were a lot more than usual, maybe because there were a lot less at the American Indian Museum Pond across the way. They were mostly sleeping - some with their heads on their backs; others standing on one leg. And there were a few keeping watch over the bunch. It’s like they didn’t know the difference between each other. The seagulls and the ducks were resting in perfect harmony. With every couple of ducks there was a seagull. With the big stretch of seagulls sitting on the wall, a bunch of ducks were in front of them  in the water. And they were making quite a mess of things. Maybe the rain is a good idea on these occasions. It’s obvious that the ducks are paired up, but I can’t tell if the seagulls are. This is the time of year when the water foul become very active and the ramps are put in the pond so the babies can find their way in and out of the water. In spite of the fact that congress has been off for the last ten days it was very quiet this morning. I don’t think the birds minded or cared.