He just appeared out of nowhere to pick up some bread that the ducks had missed! It was not my intension to get a pic of a rat but this was the only one I was able to catch, he was of like a flash!! This proves more than the ducks are very well fed!!!
Many thanks once more for all your comments and favs, all are much appreciated and very welcome.
Fabulous capture, Margaret. Real "Tales of the Riverbank" (still one of my favourite books from childhood). I am learning to get over my fear of rats since moving into this fruit growing region. They love fruit and and all look so sleek and healthy. … who am I kidding - shudder.