It’s been a good year for wood ducks at our local reserve. This female is leading a good sized brood around the lake. Wood ducks have up to 11 eggs per clutch and as there are more than 11 ducklings in this picture (a few are hidden behind the adult) she might be minding another’s young or her nest could have been occupied by another duck’s eggs, a result of egg-dumping. The chicks stick very close at first, a good thing too because they are very vulnerable to turtles and other predators.
July 5, 2016 at 8:26 pm
An excellent picture of the not-so-little wood duck family. Very, very sweet!
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July 5, 2016 at 8:47 pm
Thank you very much!
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July 5, 2016 at 6:23 pm
Such little angels!!! Just adorable Belinda. I’m smiling. 😀
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July 5, 2016 at 7:07 pm
They are sweet, thanks Laura.
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July 5, 2016 at 11:35 am
So many mouths to feed…. Such a cute family!
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July 5, 2016 at 3:21 pm
Thanks😊
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July 5, 2016 at 7:09 am
The ducklings look just like the ones from wild duck … Lovely photo Belinda.
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July 5, 2016 at 7:42 am
Thank you!
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July 4, 2016 at 6:29 pm
Such a beautiful photo! I love the lily pads in the background:-)
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July 4, 2016 at 6:34 pm
Thank you. I was pleased that the ducks swam within my lens’ range ( the first time this summer!).
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July 4, 2016 at 5:27 pm
Very charming! I love ducklings.
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July 4, 2016 at 6:29 pm
Thank you Eliza.
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July 4, 2016 at 4:28 pm
How modest (and smart) they are in their colouration compared to the bright drakes. Lovely photo, Belinda.
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July 4, 2016 at 6:28 pm
They have more subtle good looks. I’m glad you like the photo.
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July 4, 2016 at 9:30 pm
Yes, they do. Not so flashy but still beautiful.
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July 4, 2016 at 3:20 pm
Quite a handful. Very nicely composed shot.
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July 4, 2016 at 6:15 pm
Thank you. The adult female always seems to have a handle on things!
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July 4, 2016 at 3:08 pm
A beautiful family portrait.
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July 4, 2016 at 6:08 pm
Thank you😊
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July 4, 2016 at 1:39 pm
What a wonderful photo.
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July 4, 2016 at 2:36 pm
Thanks very much!
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July 4, 2016 at 1:14 pm
Lovely!
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July 4, 2016 at 2:32 pm
Thank you.
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July 4, 2016 at 12:22 pm
Great photo…..😊
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July 4, 2016 at 2:31 pm
Thank you.
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July 4, 2016 at 10:00 am
Simply adorable 🙂
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July 4, 2016 at 12:07 pm
Thanks!
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July 4, 2016 at 1:05 pm
I second this, very cute!
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July 4, 2016 at 8:01 am
Nice catch. Another great bird that always run when they see me.
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July 4, 2016 at 12:06 pm
Thank you. A little later in the season they’re less skittish…
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July 4, 2016 at 7:36 am
Sweet shot!
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July 4, 2016 at 7:42 am
Thank you!
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