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Grandma with curly grey hair and glasses sprinkles seed for mallard ducks at a pond's edge as a fluffy orange cat watches. 14 / 27

The Ducks Swam Right Up for Opal's Seed. They Didn't See Who Else Was There.

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At the grassy edge of the park pond, Opal crouches low with a small cup of seed, sprinkling it onto the water where a group of mallards has gathered. A drake with a glossy green head paddles closest, while the brown hens wait their turn. Opal wears a grey cardigan over a denim shirt, her curly grey hair fluffed by the damp air and her dark-rimmed glasses sliding down her nose. Sitting tall on the bank beside her is Butterscotch, his long ginger coat full and fluffy, his ears forward and his amber eyes fixed on the ducks with a look that's half curiosity, half mischief. The park's trees and lawns stretch out behind them.

When feeding ducks, choosing the right food helps keep them healthy. Bread offers little nutrition for waterfowl and soggy leftovers can foul the water. Better choices include birdseed, cracked corn, rolled oats, or thawed peas, given in small amounts. If you bring a cat to a park, keep them on a secure harness and leash. Cats can be startled by dogs, people, or flapping wings, and a frightened cat may bolt quickly. Watch for still, warm water in summer too, since some ponds can develop algae blooms that are harmful to pets who drink or wade in it.

The ducks seem unbothered by their furry orange spectator, and Butterscotch seems content to just watch. Opal's little pond outing is going perfectly.

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