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Protecting Her Young

December 12, 2009 By 17 Comments

Since I’m not quite ready to brave the snow and cold yet this morning, today’s pics come from the handy-dandy archives. :)

I snapped these last summer at the golf course. I learned early on to make sure to always have the camera ready because you never knew what you would see on the sidelines.

As a mother, I know all about wanting to protect your babies, and watching this mother duck was really interesting. She worked really hard the whole time we were there to keep her baby hidden. It wasn’t until they got out into the middle of the pond that we could actually see the baby.

Mother Duck

Mother and Child
(Click photos to enlarge)

For more cool animal shots, check out Camera Critters. And don’t forget about the Weekend Reflections … there are always some amazing photos there too. :)

Have an awesome weekend!
lena

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  • http://travelwitheileen.blogspot.com/2009/12/columbus-zoo.html Eileen

    Cute photos of momma duck and her young.
    .-= Eileen´s last blog ..Hike to the waterfall..Scenic Sunday =-.

  • http://www.quasiserendipita.com Quasi Serendipita

    So cute! And a lovely reflection.
    .-= Quasi Serendipita´s last blog ..Florentine reflections =-.

  • http://anenglishgirlrambles.blogspot.com Denise

    What a good little role model she is. Lovely photos, thank you.
    .-= Denise´s last blog ..Camera Critters =-.

  • http://awarewriter.wordpress.com/ John McDevitt

    I like the second one Lena…and your words. Archives are great aren’t they. That is when they’re organized — mine aren’t.
    .-= John McDevitt´s last blog ..Monochrome Photography: Hydrangea =-.

    • Lena

      Thanks John! Archives are supposed to be organized? Truthfully, I was cleaning off the hard drive on my laptop, and found a whole folder of pictures from last summer that I’d forgotten about. :)

  • http://www.obstaclesandglories.com chubskulit

    Protective mother duck. Following your blog now.

    Did you ever ride a carabao?
    .-= chubskulit´s last blog ..My plant survived =-.

  • http://mrscapricorn.blogspot.com eden

    How sweet! Great captures. I love all your photos and the reflections.

    My entry
    .-= eden´s last blog ..Camera Critters =-.

  • http://slchome.blogspot.com SandyCarlson

    These are gorgeous views. Thanks for dipping into the archive!
    .-= SandyCarlson´s last blog ..One Single Impression: Cobwebs =-.

  • http://sydney-eye.blogspot.com/ Julie

    There is something about reeds and weeds in a pond that I find attractive and soothing. I squat down and can remain that way until my knees give out first.

    Charming reflections of the reeds and their seed heads. I like it very much.
    .-= Julie´s last blog ..Monochrome Weekend – Man on Bus =-.

  • http://mysouthernjourneys.blogspot.com Pam

    Your reflection shots are wonderful. You can’t blame her for protecting the cute little ducklings. It is a big bad world out there.
    .-= Pam´s last blog ..Southern shadows and reflections =-.

    • Lena

      You can’t blame her at all. There was a little red fox that liked to lurk around. We would usually see him making his way across the fairway to the pond on our way back in, but I never managed to get a picture of him.

  • http://nonizamboniblue.blogspot.com/2009/12/walk-softly.html Nonizamboni

    These are gorgeous [and peaceful] photos! Mother ducks are so clever at finding the best real estate. Thanks for sharing!
    .-= Nonizamboni´s last blog ..walk softly =-.

  • http://mittegetkrypin.blogspot.com/ Ladyinblue

    Hi Helena, Really nice pictures. This is my other blogg. Thanks for beeing my friend at FB.

  • http://meandering-martha.blogspot.com/ Martha

    Ah yes, the archives come in handy when you live where it’s cold. Great shots! Stay warm! :-)
    .-= Martha´s last blog ..Award time! =-.

  • http://carolyn1209.blogspot.com carolynUSA

    Adorable critters! Ducks are such a delight to watch. They can be so calm and busy at the same time! Beautiful capture!
    .-= carolynUSA´s last blog ..Camera Critters / Christmas Ornaments =-.

  • Lena

    Thanks everyone for your awesome comments! You really do make my day. :)

    @Carolyn I agree. I could sit and watch the ducks all day if I didn’t have to spend time on this computer. :)

    @Martha Yep… I do love my archives. And I’m tryin’ my darndest to stay warm. If only the weather would cooperate. :)

    @Ladyinblue You are most welcome. Thanks for asking me. :)

  • http://uthappytrails.blogspot.com Janie of Utah

    What a good little mama, taking care of her duckling. Wonderful captures!