Mama Mallard's eggs began hatching late Sunday afternoon. I was so excited! I checked on her constantly! We made sure to get up early Monday, Memorial Day, so we didn't miss her taking her babies to the lake. Around 6:30 a.m. she proudly paraded her three new, beautiful ducklings to the lake. My son was the lucky one that assisted the babies over the curb. He wanted to keep one. :)
We did video, but for some reason I'm having trouble uploading the video. It's about 4.5 minutes long, so maybe it's too long??
As you can see mama was on a mission! She wasn't easy to keep up with! Hope you enjoy!
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| Proud mama making way for her babies. |
20 comments:
What sweet pics. She must be happy to stretch her legs and get back in the water.
awww. this was too sweet! :)
What a great story...I am sure she was very grateful to you and your family for your wonderful hospitality this past month. Those babies will go so fast!! thanks for sharing and caring!!!
I LOVE the proud mommy shot and the one where they get their first swim, she looks so pleased with herself.
Oh how sweet!! I loved all the pictures; so glad your son could help with their first adventures!
betty
How nice to get to see their first swim! They are adorable!
Ah that is so cute.
Great photos.
Fiona
That is too sweet for words! Glad you were able to watch and enjoy that moment!!
Awwww! I think my favorite is the next to last picture, it really showcases how tiny and fluffy they are! I have probably never seen them this young after the hatching. The waiting has paid off big time!!!
These photos are so cute - you mean ducks are born and can walk and swim immediately? They were beautiful and your son was so sweet. sandie
And you got to participate
by getting up early on a holiday.
Good for you!
Lovely photos; so happy for them!
Aww, so sweet. How fun to have watched all the way through to the little ones first swim.
Aw, that was worth getting up early. Mama and her little ones are just adorable. You got some fantastic shots of the family, my favorite one is mama, with the babes gathered around her, looking at you to say thanks.
Try loading the video to You Tube first then add it here.
Oh my goodness..I am in love! I want one so badly!
What sweet little babies! Baby ducks are the best...such adorable balls of fur. How fun for all of your to witness! Great photos. :=)
I bet it is a beautiful experience..inspiring , really!! we humans can learn a lot!
Oh love it! So so cute! Nature... is there anything better?
xo Catherine
Awe Marie... I did enjoy reading this post and admiring your photos. What a great experience and honor to have Momma Mallard nesting in your back yard, and then to have 3 precious baby ducks waddling around and heading to the lake for the first swim and all. And it was nice that your son was able to take part in helping them make it safely to the lake. Wow! Makes me smile and so glad you shared this with us on your blog.
Do you still see them along the lake from time to time. It would be nice if you can, and do another update.
Hope all is well. Have a great day.
Hugs, Dianne :)
Love love love babies... they're just so sweet & cute & cuddly! =)
Awesome captures of the duck family .....I love the one where you captures what appears to be two ducks chatting!
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