Coloring Page: Duck at the Lily Pond by the Barn

Happy duck at the edge of a pond with water lilies and cattails, wooden barn, silo, picket fence and bushes behind – coloring page to print

Lilies floating on the water, a barn in the back and a big grin on its face – this duck coloring page shows every farm duck’s favorite hangout. Print this free farm coloring page and fill the pond with cool, fresh colors.

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Why Kids Love This Pond Duck

The duck stands right at the front with a wide bill, a clear neck ring and nicely drawn wing feathers. Three water lilies float on their pads, and tall cattails grow on the left. Behind the pond rise a plank barn, a round silo, a crooked picket fence and puffy bushes. Wood grain, ripples and petals give older kids plenty of detail to dig into.

🖨️ Step by Step: How to Print It Best

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Open the image
Click “Print” on the right, or download the image or PDF.
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Choose portrait
Letter or A4 in portrait, scaling set to “Fit to page” – the picture fits the sheet perfectly.
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Pick your paper
Regular printer paper is fine for colored pencils; for paint, use thicker paper (65–110 lb).
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Color & display
Grab your crayons and go – then give the finished picture a spot on the fridge!

Fun Facts About Ducks and Ponds

Farm ducks absolutely love water – for bathing, preening and finding food. When they dabble, they dip their head under the surface and stick their tail straight up. Down there they find water plants, snails, worms and insects. Ducks don’t get cold feet in chilly water, because the blood in their legs cleverly saves heat. A farm pond is basically a duck’s private swimming pool.

What to Do with Your Finished Pond Duck

Glue pink tissue paper petals onto the water lilies for a fun 3D effect. Or make up a story about who else visits the pond behind the barn after dark.

Color Ideas for Your Pond Duck

A white farm duck or mallard colors both look great by the pond.

🤍 White farm duck
White feathers with an orange-yellow bill and feet.
💚 Mallard look
Green head, white neck ring and gray-brown body like a drake.
🌸 Pink lilies
Soft pink blooms on bright green pads in blue water.
🌅 Sunset pond
Paint the water orange and purple like the sun is setting.
💡 Coloring Tip: Color the water with wavy horizontal strokes and leave a thin light edge around the lily pads to look like reflections. Two browns make the barn boards look real.

Great Times for This Coloring Page

This pond scene fits lots of water and farm themes.

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Pond habitat
A great kickoff for a science unit on ponds and water plants.
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Summer break
A calm activity for hot afternoons in the shade.
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Farm field trip
Use it before or after a class visit to a farm.
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Art class
Perfect for practicing reflections on water.

Quick Duck Facts

Here’s what makes ducks such great pond dwellers.

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Tails up

Dabbling ducks feed with their heads underwater.

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Warm feet

Smart blood flow keeps their feet from freezing.

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Snail snackers

Ducks happily eat snails, worms and bugs.

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Social birds

Ducks like living in groups.

More Duck, Goose and Turkey Coloring Pages

There’s more going on at the farm pond – check out our diving duck, the geese and the ducklings too.

Your Benefits at PureSketchy:

  • Scene building: Foreground and background build a sense of depth.
  • Texture practice: Wood, water and feathers each need a different touch.
  • Nature learning: Kids discover the pond as a habitat.
  • Stamina: Lots of details invite longer coloring sessions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What age is this coloring page for?
This page is designed for kids 9 and up: the barn, fence, water and plants include lots of fine lines and details.

Is the download free?
Yes, all coloring pages on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal use, preschools, and schools.

What should we color it with?
Colored pencils are ideal for the wood grain and feathers; for the water, try watercolor pencils blended with a damp brush.

Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version at Ente am Teich.