all the ducks on a row

Well, not all of them: here's just four of the nearly fully grown ducks, preening on our patio after an energetic swim.

Don't worry that there are only four shown; all eleven are still going strong:

This was the view after a lot of energetic swimming, splashing, and diving.  First, however, they needed a bit of an ice-breaker, as the pond was still frozen in places.

Mother arrived afterwards, paying a flying visit.