The melting of a significant amount of snow is creating ponds where they ought not to be found.

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At first glance, these American Black Ducks look to be enjoying a quiet swim on a local pond.

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When they’re really enjoying a makeshift pond in the middle of the Whitneyville Road blueberry barrens.  Unless we get some serious rain, I don’t imaging they’ll be swimming here for long!