A female mallard duck swims while drinking water and eating algae in the pond at North Park, Nov. 25, 2023.  Meghan Sawitzke

A female mallard duck swims in the pond at North Park, Nov. 25, 2023.  Meghan Sawitzke

A male mallard duck swims and takes a drink of the bond water at North Park, Nov. 25, 2023.  Meghan Sawitzke