Verona Park is my backyard. Situated on a major thoroughfare in the heart of New Jersey's Essex County, it is built around a beautiful natural lake with man-made enhancements. It is a frequent destination for ducks, geese, egrets and cormorants. People like to walk there, too. I include myself in this latter group. But I also like to visit the ducks.
The Pond
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Water
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Birds of a Feather
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Color
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Black & White
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Park People
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