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Pelicans causing trouble again! The swans held their own & were soon all swimming away. There are a pair of Great Crested Grebes & a cormorant in the distance.
The male Little Owl keeps watch as his young venture out of the nest for the first time. Such a joy to see!
[ Explored ] May 27th, 2010
All mothers are protective of their children and this mama goose was no exception. She was not very happy with me for wanting to take pictures of her babes and she was definitely letting me know here.
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Had to be very quick and quiet taking their photo.
Managed to get a few photos though. The young one ran off after this photo was taken, but so glad I got one with them both looking directly at the camera.
You will notice how much softer the baby ones coat is, looked fluffy.
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This female mallard in the La Crosse River Marsh had four little chicks with her. When a small turtle entered the water near them, she began splashing around and diving in the general area of the turtle. The little ones soon swam to some long grasses and disappeared. Mom kept diving headfirst and splashing, almost like a navy destroyer depth charging a submarine. When she was satisfied the turtle danger had been neutralized, she swam off. With one turn of her head and one "quack", her little ones bolted from their hiding place and swam right up to her. How cool is that?
He seemed cheerful enough and was happy to see people, so he must have become adjusted. Hopefully the device will come off soon.
This beautiful cinnamon teal drake was protecting its mate and ducklings. Unfortunately the mother duck was hiding the ducklings in thick brush making it impossible for us to get a picture of the entire family. Male cinnamon teal have a cinnamon-red head, neck, breast and belly. They have an iridescent green speculum, which is separated from a bluish shoulder patch by a white stripe. The back, rump, upper tail coverts and tail are a dull brown and the under tail coverts are black. They have a distinctive red eye, a black bill and yellow legs and feet. The male gives a thin whistled "peep" or "peer."
A four-day old black-necked stilt chick explores the wonders of its surroundings. These cute chicks are walking and feeding on their own almost immediately, but under the watchful and protective eye of both parents.
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A few years ago, we were fortunate enough to spend several days photographing bears along the river in Alaska. Some were lone bears, but there was also a sow and her 2 juvenile cubs.
She brought them down to the waters edge and kept them obediently by her side for some time. When she felt at ease, she allowed them to enter the river, as she watched clearly in our view, being sure that they were safe. She then retreated and must had settled in, beyond our view, for a quick siesta. After a bit, she emerged and scanned the river and shore for her cubs. It didn't take too long before she had them in her sights again. When she was ready to once again leave, sheapproached her young, huffed some directives at them, then escorted them back into the woods.
It's amazing to witness the sows instinct to protect her young ... at all costs ... and these bears do it so well. Can't wait to get back there to spend time with them again.
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Dabchick (Podiceps rufopectus)
Feeding her passenger,4days old.
This is a huge crop and speaks highly of the D810 camera as a tool to create images
This was not rotated. This fellow was hanging about six feet up on a sheer wall. When I first saw him, five humans had already passed within 3-4 feet of him and none had shown any sign of having seen him. Coming back after a dead end, I took this.
This Arctic Tern is protecting its chicks against a Tourist who walks too close at the breeding area of the colony. Some people are a bit stubborn and not too smart, so they don't realise how much they disturb.
George's girlfriend has a joey in her pouch. He's ready to protect both of them -- even from humans!
A Federal Protective Service patrol unit, a newer model Ford Police Interceptor Utility spotted in Portland, Maine.
Lapwings to me almost seem like two birds. on the ground they could be an entirely different bird to when they are in flight.
This little chap was busy trying to feed between unwanted attacks by an over protective avocet parent.
Northern Lapwing - Vanellus Vanellus
RSPB Fairburn Ings
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The elephants use their trunks for many things .
To drink, to bathe and also they use it to protect their young . It is amazing to watch them because they never take their eyes off their young. They even use Their trunks to save their young form harm. We actually saw a little baby that appeared to be drowning at the waterhole but the elephants all gathered round to help each other and one of the larger elephants put their trunk around the back en...
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Western Lowland Gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla): Baby "Leslie" born 10/19/16 and mother "Kokamo" at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Conservation Status: Critically Endangered