DC may be home to monuments renowned the world over, but it’s the local fixture around them that interests these Instagrammers: the resident ducks at reflecting pools. We found the 14 best Instas of adorable ducklings just living life like it’s golden.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BX5bqWhBby1/?taken-at=216693892
Ain’t no party like a duckling party.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BUM7jCPAIIo/?taken-at=216693892
Follow momma.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BXOcPJTBQVr/?taken-at=216693892
Wait for us, too!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BXjWrkSgLh4/?taken-at=216693892
Buckley reflects on life, liberty, and the pursuit of ducklings.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BXLOiPyluel/?taken-at=216693892
These ducks can now enjoy small safety ramps (and proselytizing pups).
https://www.instagram.com/p/BXMCDU-nOgs/?taken-at=216693892
It’s a big shadow to live under.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BWU9ut8leIU/?taken-at=216693892
No ugly ducklings here.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BWAwl3PjcbJ/?taken-at=216693892
Shake your tail feathers.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BVn9I2cgr9p/?taken-at=216693892
From duck till dawn.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BU-f5foB7cr/?taken-at=216693892
Enjoying the view.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BU1qI_IBKsD/?taken-at=216693892
Flex.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BUfK1NHlPms/?taken-at=216693892
A duckling huddle.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BWN4DT4h3oU/?taken-at=216693892
A mallard in all his shiny green glory.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BV2-KeWgOuW/?taken-at=216693892
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Former editorial fellow Kayla Randall is City Lights editor at Washington City Paper.
