?By: Dick Coe On Friday, April 3 rd , this Mandarin Duck was seen at Lake Estes and subsequently on the Fall River on Saturday, at least a mile west of Lake Estes. The Mandarin Duck is native to Asia and is seen in our zoos, private collections and can be table fare at Chinese restaurants but it is very rare to see anywhere else especially here in Estes Park. One was reportedly seen this winter at City Park in Denver. Could it be he heard about Estes Park and paradise? Or, maybe the winds of the Orient Express are a bit stronger this year. One thing is for sure, the Mandarin Duck is a beautiful bird. Quota Club?s annual Easter Egg Hunt was fun for all last Saturday, April 3 rd. . Kids searched for over 6,500 Easter eggs and a few lucky kids found special prize eggs! The Easter Bunny was on hand giving hugs and posing for photos and warm beverages and donuts were served. See our video at www.estesparknews.com. Photo by EP NEWS/ Gary Hazelton