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An elderly man in a cream cable-knit sweater feeds a group of mallard ducks at a pond while a tuxedo cat sits on the edge. 17 / 22

The Mallards Swam Right Up to Grandpa Ken. Domino Had an Opinion.

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Autumn leaves dot the stone path along the pond, and a little flotilla of mallards has gathered at Grandpa Ken's feet. Ken kneels at the water's edge in a cream cable-knit sweater and blue plaid shirt, letting a pinch of food fall from his fingers as the green-headed drakes and speckled brown hens paddle closer. Sitting perfectly upright on the curb beside him is Domino, chin lifted and yellow eyes narrowed, looking politely unimpressed by all the quacking. Golden shrubs and a gray house frame the background, giving the whole scene a quiet, early-fall glow.

Feeding ducks is a classic pastime, but what goes in the water matters. Bread is a popular choice, yet it offers ducks little nutrition and leftovers can foul the pond. Better options include cracked corn, oats, birdseed, or chopped lettuce, offered in small amounts so nothing is left to rot. Many parks post their own feeding rules, so it's worth checking signs first. For a cat at the water's edge, supervision is key. Ducks can be surprisingly assertive, and a startled cat could slip into the water, so a harness and leash is a sensible precaution around ponds.

Domino seems content to observe from dry land and leave the snacks to the birds. Ken gets a pond full of ducks and a loyal companion at his side, which sounds like a fine afternoon.

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