Home of the Ducks

Eugene is home to the University of Oregon, which might be better known as the home of the Ducks. While the university uses a cartoon mascot I prefer the real ones that can be found in the rivers and creeks around town.
Spring in Eugene is one of my favorite times of year, the grass is green..er... things are starting to bloom and the wildlife in the rivers are always good for a few pictures. There are several great parks in the Eugene/Springfield area along the rivers that I enjoy plopping down and doing some homework in. I was in one of the parks last Thursday doing some homework when I snapped this picture on the way back to the car.