Duck on a dock

It was quiet out on the big lake at the heart of Nathan Benderson Park on Wednesday.

A few ducks in the water, and one on a floating dock.

The duck ambled over to the side of the dock, peeked over the edge and jumped in wings first.

It answered the question for me about how a duck gets into the water. Cautiously at first, but then with great enthusiasm.

The ducks give way Saturday, April 16,  to the Florida Sprints League rowing competition.

And two weeks later, there is the Florida State high school rowing championships.

For more on rowing, see our story at this link:


http://www.bradenton.com/2011/04/14/3113141/paving-the-way.html