The flowers weren't the only thing I enjoyed seeing at the Japanese Friendship Garden last weekend. I spotted a very proud momma duck showing off her tiny brood of ducklings. Here she is teaching them a bit of rock climbing. I see six little ones in this shot.
After climbing the rocks, she shows them how to cool off in the grass. Now I could see seven little babies gathering around momma in the cool spot.
Finally she decides to cross the path and head toward the water. Now I can clearly see that she had eight little ducklings following her lead.
This little encounter with the duck family was just an added bonus to a sunny walk at the Japanese Friendship Garden.
The ducks are so cute
ReplyDeleteOut cycling in the near Winter weather today I had to stop as a duck couple were walking in the middke of the road before deciding which way to go!
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ReplyDeleteHow wonderful, Sharon. I can only imagine all the "peep" sounds.
ReplyDeleteSuch recent hatchlings, I hope she is well protected from predators.
ReplyDeleteawww so cute, that's a big family.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful family.
ReplyDeleteThis reminds me of the story, Make Way for Ducklings, and also the bronze statues of them in the Boston Commons.
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