Make way for ducklings! Yesterday I finally saw my first Mallard baby ducks of the season at Huntley Meadows Park. I have spotted Canada Geese goslings multiple times this month and they are already growing quite large.
The ducklings look so small and fragile and the Mallard Mom (Anas platyrhynchos) seemed to be doing her best to keep them tightly bunched together as they made their way slowly through the shallow waters of the marsh. When they paused for a moment, though, some of the ducklings wanted to explore their surroundings. When I zoomed in for a close-up shot of the babies, one of them wandered out of the frame, leaving only four to be featured.
This Mom is going to be really busy raising and protecting these little ones.
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The word cute in the dictionary should have that second shot right beside it.
Thanks, Allen.
Ah! Baby duckies! They get you every time! Gorgeous! Amelia
Gorgeous – I live spring and cute chicks.
Thanks. They are irresistibly cute.
Very cute !