It's finally March, which means spring is right around the corner! One of my favorite signs of spring has already made its appearance. Even on the streets of Amsterdam - but especially those inhabited by small canals - the signs of love are everything.

More specifically, duck couples can be seen together, moving through their own special process of courtship. They waddle around, or swim through the canals, quacking at each other. Occasionally a jealous brawl will break out between several excitable males over a haughty female, but in general, the process is peaceful.

In just a few more months time, it's possible to spot the ducks followed by a group of tiny ducklings, just about the time the sun is gracing us with its longest daytime presence. Happy (almost) spring!