There's a ditch that runs straight back of our house toward the 400. Likely the water will not freeze. Makes a nice place for ducks in winter time.
One particular early morning, as I was walking to get a better shot of the sun rise, suddenly these ducks took flight. This was the first wave. As I continued, wave and wave flew away.
Sights like these don't last long. When they appear, it's a mad dash grabbing camera, coat, boots ... Get dressed, race out to the field and start clicking!