See my pictures in Flickriver

See my pictures in Flickriver

When I first saw these ducklings last week (when I didn't have my camera) there were 10. Today only 9. I was sorry I didn't take my zoom lens but this is a sweet shot of them all lined up.

The parents were really showing them off and brought them to the bank but in my excitement my camera wasn't focusing well so a lot were deleted - they don't stay still!

There are new Mallard ducklings at the pond. ♥

They are so cute and fluffy that is almost a pity that they grow up so fast; it only takes them 50-60 days to fledge and become independent.

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I saw this huddle of mallard ducklings, trying to keep warm, while Mom keeps an eye for threats.

Young Duckling

Northumberland UK

"The Ugly Duckling" is a Danish literary fairy tale by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875). It was first published on 11 November 1843. This is the tale: www.worldstory.net/en/stories/the_ugly_duckling.html

This duckling (youngster) was wandering around between the geese on the lake. He looked so miserable there, maybe he'll be reunited with his family soon. (He’s not ugly, he’s cute!) We can't touch or grab the birds in the park. When I was going to post the photo on Flickr I remembered this tale from my childhood.

Duckling Portrait

Narrabeen Lagoon

duckling...

Denver Botanic Gardens

Denver Botanic Gardens

I am so glad I am through the ugly duckling stage

Duckling conversation

@ Montreal, Canada

Denver Botanic Gardens

Ultra cute

Muscovy ducklings

Unedited image.

Nikon D3300

Sigma F=70-200mm 1:2.8

Barreiro, Portugal 🇵🇹

June 2022

Juanita Bay Park

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Duckling reflection

Art - texture applied to photo image

These young ducklings were sleeping in the reeds by the pond.

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Sigma F=70-200mm 1:2.8

Buckinghamshire

May 2022

Canards colvert / Mallards

Under end of day light

@ St-Eustache, Canada

Thanks for the many fine comments about my donkey set. I'll be opening more pictures so if you ever want more sweetness and gentleness there will be more pictures there for you :-)))

Throwback to last summer

Spring Duckling

(Anas platyrhynchos) First babies of the year. Proud Mum with 15 ducklings!!

This pose by the duckling with the cocked head made me think of a person who is pondering a question.. Taken at Commonwealth Lake yesterday morning.

The duckling sculpture is sporting a stylish winter hat.

This is one of the famous bronze ducks created by Nancy Schön located in the Public Garden near the corner of Beacon Street and Charles Street in Boston.

Three cuties

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