Saturday, June 21, 2014

Mama Duck and Ducklings

 Mama and two of her babies

I was hoping this duck would move in closer but, sadly, she saw me and slowly swam away.
Isn't she lovely?

I think she's a mallard hybrid but I'm not sure. Can anyone identify her?
I am linking to Saturday Critters HERE.
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43 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 21, 2014 at 5:33 AM

    I love these creatures are cute.

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  2. AndyJune 21, 2014 at 5:37 AM

    She's a good mother.

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  3. RevrunnerJune 21, 2014 at 5:55 AM

    The lighter nape and eyebrow strike me as a little unusual, but otherwise she looks very much like a female Mallard.

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  4. Carole M.June 21, 2014 at 6:10 AM

    great closeups

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  5. KateJune 21, 2014 at 6:59 AM

    Mama's reflection is very clear on both photos.

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  6. cieldequimperJune 21, 2014 at 7:05 AM

    I cannot imagine you scaring ducks away...

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  7. William KendallJune 21, 2014 at 7:34 AM

    She is beautiful!

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  8. DebbieJune 21, 2014 at 7:45 AM

    i don't know what a mallard hybrid is?? does that mean she runs more efficently?? hehehe

    beautiful images, sometimes it's best to keep a distance as to not upset mom!!!

    i like mom's reflection!!!

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  9. DarlaJune 21, 2014 at 8:04 AM

    I especially like the picture of the Mom and little puffball ducklings.

    Darla

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  10. eileeninmdJune 21, 2014 at 8:13 AM

    Cute shots, love the momma and duckings..Thank you for linking up to my critter party.. Enjoy your weekend!

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  11. KathyJune 21, 2014 at 8:52 AM

    I just love to see those cute little ducklings hovering around and following their mama!

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  12. UnknownJune 21, 2014 at 8:57 AM

    The ducklings are adorable!

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  13. TexWisGirlJune 21, 2014 at 8:59 AM

    adorable little ones and beautiful mom! love the reflections, too!

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  14. MadSnapperJune 21, 2014 at 9:26 AM

    she is gorgeous.. that include beautiful and the color of the water is so very beautiful...

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  15. Small City ScenesJune 21, 2014 at 9:42 AM

    She is a sweety and very Mallardish. MB

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  16. carol l mckennaJune 21, 2014 at 10:36 AM

    Love the first shot with Mama and ducklings and the green weeds giving marvelous texture ~ creative ~ thanks, Happy Weekend ~ ^_^

    artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)

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  17. rainfield61June 21, 2014 at 10:48 AM

    This is the first lesson to her kids.

    Keep away from strangers.

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  18. JeanneJune 21, 2014 at 10:50 AM

    Love the reflection that you have captured on this second shot, and how cute to watch moms and babies!

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  19. John @ Beans and I on the LooseJune 21, 2014 at 11:01 AM

    Little ducklings are so cute.

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  20. UnknownJune 21, 2014 at 11:34 AM

    Your blog is amazing.Photos are very great.

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  21. KarenJune 21, 2014 at 11:50 AM

    Cute babies and mom is a beauty!

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  22. Ruth HiebertJune 21, 2014 at 12:35 PM

    Both pictures are gorgeous. The light on the birds is beautiful.

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  23. AnvilcloudJune 21, 2014 at 1:50 PM

    I suspect you're right on the ID, but it's only a guess.

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  24. Grandma Barb's This and ThatJune 21, 2014 at 2:27 PM

    Cute babies and mama swimming among the grasses. Nice reflections too!

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  25. RedPatJune 21, 2014 at 3:24 PM

    I don't know at all but she is a cutie!

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  26. sunshineJune 21, 2014 at 3:54 PM

    A great mother and beautiful photos.

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  27. AnonymousJune 21, 2014 at 5:57 PM

    Don't know what breed she is, but she is lovely. Ducks are so fun to watch.

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  28. BirdmanJune 21, 2014 at 6:23 PM

    Summer swim.

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  29. StephanieJune 21, 2014 at 7:04 PM

    Yes she is!

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  30. LowellJune 21, 2014 at 8:08 PM

    She is of the bird genus and the duck species. She's also got a lot of brown and two wee duckies. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

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  31. RandyJune 21, 2014 at 11:08 PM

    Cute little family.

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  32. ElaJune 22, 2014 at 6:11 AM

    Wonderful family ! Mom takes care of their young children !
    Greetings :)

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  33. PerthDailyPhotoJune 22, 2014 at 7:20 AM

    Lowell is too funny :) you captured a very sweet family moment here EG.. looks like the general consensus is a female mallard.. Why is it that male birds are always more colourful ' that's just not on :)

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  34. VieraJune 22, 2014 at 10:16 AM

    they're so cute... Lovely photos...

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  35. Linda W.June 22, 2014 at 10:19 AM

    So cute! Wonderful photos!

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  36. Sue (this n that)June 22, 2014 at 4:06 PM

    Aw, who can resist that beautiful scene. Lovely reflections too :D)

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  37. Lisa GordonJune 22, 2014 at 7:07 PM

    She sure is lovely, and those babies are adorable!

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  38. AnonymousJune 22, 2014 at 9:42 PM

    Very sweet captures!

    ~Lindy

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  39. Sallie (FullTime-Life)June 23, 2014 at 1:59 AM

    She looks like a female Mallard to me. And she looks like a good mama to her sweet little fuzzballs!

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  40. StuartJune 23, 2014 at 2:44 AM

    Wonderful shots !

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  41. NatureFootstepJune 23, 2014 at 6:54 AM

    both mom and young are lovely. Nice to see as I have not seen any this season. Strange!

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  42. orchid0324June 23, 2014 at 10:31 AM

    How sweet and loving photographs of mom and ducklings♡♡♡ And the reflection of wavy water is SO great(^_^)v

    Sending you lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

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  43. kayerjJune 26, 2014 at 1:25 AM

    she is lovely

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