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Shortly after the juvenile ducks left their mother in late summer, one of them injured its right foot somehow. It had a tough time walking on land, and had to keep the leg tucked up under its wing whenever it went swimming. I fed this injured duck more often than the others, and it developed a strong liking to me. While the other ducks would swim or waddle away whenever I came around, this duck would approach me, waiting for food. The duck eventually recovered, but with a slightly crooked toe. When it began to develop red feathers on its chest, a sign that it was male, I named him Red. Being December, he and his siblings have almost certainly flown south by now.

As always, don’t steal this image or copy it. And, of course, be respectful when you comment; I'll take constructive criticism though.

Description

Shortly after the juvenile ducks left their mother in late summer, one of them injured its right foot somehow. It had a tough time walking on land, and had to keep the leg tucked up under its wing whenever it went swimming. I fed this injured duck more often than the others, and it developed a strong liking to me. While the other ducks would swim or waddle away whenever I came around, this duck would approach me, waiting for food. The duck eventually recovered, but with a slightly crooked toe. When it began to develop red feathers on its chest, a sign that it was male, I named him Red. Being December, he and his siblings have almost certainly flown south by now.

As always, don’t steal this image or copy it. And, of course, be respectful when you comment; I'll take constructive criticism though.