Ducks for Dennett

Summary

Kim Zuch shares a collection of bird photographs taken during a brief birdwatching session, dedicated to Dennett, a supportive editor on Medium, who is going through a challenging time.

Abstract

The web content describes a personal experience of Kim Zuch, who stopped by a wetland to enjoy some birdwatching and took a series of photographs featuring Mallards and American Coots. The article serves as a tribute to Dennett, a fellow Medium writer and editor, known for her love of nature and her dedication to the writing community. Dennett has been sharing her own wildlife photos and has been a source of encouragement for other writers. The piece is also a response to Louise Peacock's call for contributions to support Dennett during a difficult period. Kim expresses appreciation for Dennett's meaningful comments and her caring nature, offering well-wishes for her and Captain Argentina's improved circumstances.

Opinions

Kim Zuch admires Dennett's love of nature and her dedication to the writing community on Medium.
Dennett is recognized for her supportive role as an editor and for providing meaningful comments to other writers.
The author expresses empathy and concern for Dennett and Captain Argentina's well-being, sending them positive thoughts.
The article is a direct response to Louise Peacock's request for contributions to a writing prompt aimed at supporting Dennett.
The photographs included in the article are meant to mirror the type of wildlife imagery that Dennett often shares with the Medium community.

Photos from a few minutes of birdwatching around a pond

Male Mallard. Photo by Kim Zuch.

My challenge to you is that you all write a piece for Dennett, something especially for her and Captain Argentina. A poem, a story, a photo, a drawing… Louise Peacock

I stopped at a small wetland on my way home from a computer tutoring appointment. A few minutes of birdwatching would be fun, and I was going to be driving right past the parking lot anyway.

I saw mostly Mallards and American Coots. Some of the ducks in my photos reminded me of the photos that Dennett has been taking as she walks her dog, Syau around a small lake that’s near where she lives in Florida.

Dennett shares photos of all kinds of ducks, herons, hawks, other birds, and a variety of wildlife. It was her love of nature that drew me to her publication shortly after I joined Medium in the fall of 2020.

American Coot. Photo by Kim Zuch.

The American Coot in the photo above is eating something green, in the pond. I didn’t include the surrounding trees in this photo, but you can see the autumn colors reflecting in the water.

Female Mallards. Photo by Kim Zuch.

I watched this small group of female Mallards for a few minutes. They must have found something they liked because they started “dabbling,” diving down into the shallow water so only their hind ends were visible.

Photos by Kim Zuch.

Dennett, I wanted to let you know that your hard work and dedication is appreciated. You are a very supportive editor and your comments are always meaningful, which I love. You genuinely care about your writing community. It shows in your writing and in your comments and replies.

I hope things get better for you and Captain Argentina soon. Hugs, prayers, and happy thoughts from Northern Nevada. I’m glad that you have Louise Peacock helping you with your publication until you can come back.

This was written in response to Louise’s Call for Help:

Here are a few more responses to this writing prompt:

FOR DENNETT

Ducks for Dennett

Photos from a few minutes of birdwatching around a pond

A Call for Help to Writers

Of Weeds and Wildflowers

Though We’ve Not Met

A note to a friend far away

A Meager Gift

a virtual card for Dennett and Captain Argentina

Raindrops for Dennett

Wandering the garden with my Nikon Z9 and a 105mm macro lens after the rain