We’ve seen several paddlings of ducklings in the last few weeks. This duckling was swimming on its own for a while though never far from its mother. The waters are treacherous for these small birds; the lake has a fair number of snapping turtles and the reserve has its share of hawks (although I’ve seen neither this year). I always feel better when I see a duckling rejoin the group.
June 24, 2019 at 9:20 pm
Awe, this is a darling photo, Belinda.
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June 25, 2019 at 9:02 am
Thanks so much Laura.
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June 24, 2019 at 6:50 pm
They are cute duckings! Nice Image Belinda!
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June 24, 2019 at 7:15 pm
Thanks again Reed!
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June 22, 2019 at 5:49 am
That is cute! Its head looks slightly bigger in relation to its body compared to the familiar mallard ducklings. It certainly isn’t easy growing up in the wild, but I hope this chick will be one of the survivors.
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June 22, 2019 at 7:33 am
Thanks Adele. I hope so too!
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June 21, 2019 at 4:33 pm
Beautiful shot Belinda!
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June 21, 2019 at 6:06 pm
Thank you Pete!
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June 20, 2019 at 9:23 pm
What a sweet photo, Belinda. Baby bird mortality is a horrible fact of life, though I wish the odds were better for them.
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June 21, 2019 at 6:25 pm
Thanks Eliza. It is a tough, horrible fact, I agree.
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June 20, 2019 at 12:39 pm
Soooo sweet!
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June 20, 2019 at 7:04 pm
Thanks Greta!
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June 20, 2019 at 9:19 am
Great capture, Belinda! I’m with you and want to see the chicks stick with mama as the danger is everywhere.
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June 20, 2019 at 7:04 pm
Thank you Ellen! It does make you hold your breath.
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June 20, 2019 at 4:26 am
What a beautiful photograph!
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June 20, 2019 at 7:54 am
Thank you Anne!
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June 20, 2019 at 1:45 am
Oh, that is SO sweeeet.
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June 20, 2019 at 7:52 am
They are cute little ones!
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