What a great idea to check out the ponds where you grew up dear friend @ewkaw
What a shame that the swans are no longer there, although I must admit that there are beautiful varieties of ducks left.
From what can be seen in your photographs, they are used to the presence of people, they have made a pose so that you can photograph them
Beautiful photographs, thank you very much for sharing this update of the pond birds

Have a lovely afternoon
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