The Wandering Disciple

A string of ducks swim across the lake at Ackerman Park. A group of waterfowl like these ducks are called a string. Ackerman Park is a popular place to see ducks up close as this roadside lake is a popular spot for the waterfowl. (Photo: January 23, 2015)

During the winter months, its not just the beaches and roads filled with snowbirds. Local park and ponds are filled with migrating birds evading the harsh winter months up north. This collection of ducks was swimming at Ackerman Park in Sarasota. (Photo: January 23, 2015)

A large flock of ducks swim across the lake at Ackerman Park. The small park along I-75 is a popular place to see birds. Its close proximity to the birding hotspot, the Celery Fields, Ackerman Park has a nice diversity of birds. From the wading birds that line the banks to seasonal ducks that swim the waters, it is a good place to visit to cross some species off your checklist. (Photo: December 4, 2014)

All the rain we have been experiencing here in Florida lately reminds me of one animal that loves wet weather, ducks. Here is a photo of a bunch of ducks enjoying the water at Ackerman Park in Sarasota. (Photo: January 23, 2015)

An impending cold front and light rain make great weather for ducks.  Here a group of ducks swim along the shoreline at Ackerman Park in Sarasota.  This lake east of I-75 is a great place to find many species of waterfowl.  (Photo: January 23, 2015)