From a mallard's point of view...

...things look better upside down! I heard a skirmish on the water, and this lady mallard flew out of the bog and landed on the trail almost where I was standing. As near as I could tell this pose was part of shaking herself out and smoothing her ruffled feathers, after which she marched through the grass and back to the bog.

This wasn't a particularly productive trail walk, but you never know what you might see along the trail. I've posted two more sightings as extras. I almost chose the titmouse for today's blip honors, but the mallard's pose made me smile, so I'm hoping it will put a smile on your face too. 

For the record: This is my 2700th blip.