The Ducklings of Clark Lake

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Susanne Swanson

Last week we thought we’d walk someplace new and discovered Clark Lake Park a short drive from our house. Though it’s a small park, what it lacks in size and services it makes up for in tranquility and diversity, with 126 acres of meadows, forest, wetlands and a freshwater lake.

We took the path to the lake,

and were delighted to find a brood of ducklings, tiny and fearless, swimming with enthusiasm and the energy of new life.

So suited were they to their environment I found it hard to find them in my pictures as they blended into their island home,

often under mama’s watchful eye.

We watched them as long as we could before starting back through the woods

passing over this stream perfectly reflecting the trees overhead.

Historically Clark Lake and its outfall stream had a population of Salmon (Coho and Chinook) and Bull Trout. Conservation efforts are currently underway to remove invasive species and replant native plants along the stream corridor to restore habitat for salmon and other wildlife. This park is mostly for them.

But it’s still a lovely place to walk and made better by the ducklings of Clark Lake.

Shared for Jo’s Monday Walk.

~ Susanne

Category: Nature, TrailsTags: clark lake, ducklings, kent, Nature, Photography, Spring, Walks, Washington State

14 Comments on “The Ducklings of Clark Lake”

Laci
April 30, 2019

Baby ducks are always so freaking cute!
- Susanne Swanson
  April 30, 2019
  
  Agree! They made my day! 🙂
restlessjo
April 30, 2019

Adorable 🙂 🙂 Thanks so much!
- Susanne Swanson
  April 30, 2019
  
  Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed them! 😊
beetleypete
April 30, 2019

Ducklings and chicks are hard to beat for fluffy cuteness. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
- Susanne Swanson
  April 30, 2019
  
  So true! They’re absolutely adorable!! 😊
johnrieber
April 30, 2019

Such peaceful tranquility! Great photos as well!
- Susanne Swanson
  April 30, 2019
  
  Thanks John. It was quite a discovery and the ducklings made the day! 🙂
Correne Sinclair
April 30, 2019

So sweet!
- Susanne Swanson
  April 30, 2019
  
  Thank you! 😊
Elizabeth
May 2, 2019

Remember “Make Way for Ducklings?” Great photos.
- Susanne Swanson
  May 2, 2019
  
  Forgot about that book! Thanks! 🙂
sustainabilitea
May 7, 2019

I’d walk there any day! Made me think of “Make Way for Ducklings”, although they were in the big city. (I see Elizabeth already mentioned the book, but it’s good enough for two mentions.) Ducklings are just adorable and as you say, blend in so well. They can also swim really, really fast! 🙂

janet
- Susanne Swanson
  May 7, 2019
  
  They were so fun energetic and full of new life! Thanks so much for your comment. 🙂