Ellen Jennings posted: " I was quite surprised to spot young ducklings last week at Ravenswood Pond, thinking the season was past. I continued on my walk not expecting to see them again as they tend to make a beeline for the other side of the pond. But, when I pa"
I was quite surprised to spot young ducklings last week at Ravenswood Pond, thinking the season was past. I continued on my walk not expecting to see them again as they tend to make a beeline for the other side of the pond.
Wood Duck Ducklings
But, when I passed back by the ducklings were up near the shore. They quickly headed back out into the pond.
Wood Duck Ducklings
Which way?
Wood Duck Ducklings
They regrouped and stayed together for as long as I could spot them.
Wood Duck Ducklings
The mother didn't show any concern.
Female Wood Duck
For context, here is a pulled back view. Those ducklings are out there somewhere, tucked under the vegetation somewhere between mama and the juvenile Little Blue Heron.
No comments:
Post a Comment