There appears to be a new ‘duck’  in Ashley Pond. This bird spotted Sunday swimming in the pond resembles a duck but has a white beak, which suggests that it is an ‘American Coot’ related to the crane family and not actually a duck. Source: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Coot/overview. Photo by Ed Birnbaum

Edna keeps a sharp on the newcomer Sunday as it takes a refreshing swim in Ashley Pond. Photo by Ed Birnbaum