Duck Season in Our Neighborhood

In early spring, when our ditches still have water in them - from melting snow - we sometimes see ducks wandering around our neighborhood. I saw this pair a few days ago.

I wonder if they're looking for a place to build a nest.

Only a few times have I seen a mother duck lead half a dozen little ducklings across the street in our neighborhood.

Are these two just looking for food? Or a place to build a nest?

I hope they end up building a nest closer to the river. Once our ditches dry out, there isn't much water around here.