A Mother's Warm Embrace by Weezilou

A Mother's Warm Embrace

Today's lesson seemed to clearly be :Exploration! The babies scattered to every part of the yard, even venturing up to our back door! Several we're being quite independent, but I suspect that the mother was accounting for everyone. Sadly, when we counted in the late morning, one was missing, and from upstairs, Ken saw it in the pool. We'd seen nothing to account for the sudden death, but we gave it a proper burial. Mid-afternoon, the crows were carrying on, and I went out just as a hawk tried to swoop onto the pool, but the crows chased him across neighboring yards. Raising the children to adulthood will be a challenge, but we'll assist in the background if we can! I'm happy that there's a level of comfort when I sit by the pool with my camera, so I can try for the good quality, window-pane free!
Oh Louise! A great capture! What a cool experience! They are such fun and sweet creatures. Sad to hear that one was lost. I would probably be sitting out by the pool as lifeguard and on hawk guard endlessly.
April 15th, 2021  
@gardenfolk I said to Ken, "I'm the helicopter mom's Helicopter mom!" We're two of a kind that way CC! I keep eyes and ears open from where I sit and can be out there in a flash!
April 15th, 2021  
so sweet fav
April 15th, 2021  
What a sweet picture of mother and babies. Sorry to hear she lost one, but the others are safe with their mother and you and Ken.
April 15th, 2021  
Fabulous photo of the family...sorry to hear about the one - I know that happened here a few years ago with the mama goose and babies - 5 out of 7 made it to adulthood.
April 15th, 2021  
fabulous
April 15th, 2021  
Wonderful
April 15th, 2021  
Fantastic capture :)
April 15th, 2021  
Such a wonderful capture, hope you are able to save the rest.
April 15th, 2021  
What a fantastic shot of this lovely little family. Fingers crossed the the others all make it through.
April 15th, 2021  
That is a delicious shot - beautifully timed!
April 15th, 2021  
great lessons
April 15th, 2021  
Such a priceless post. And the photo is simply wonderful. Mama picked the right place to raise her family with you as backup, Louise. I'm so sorry about the loss of one, but I suspect the remaining babies have the odds in their favor with two moms on alert.
April 15th, 2021  
A safe haven to explore
April 15th, 2021  
Lovely to see them growing. Pity about the lost one but hopefully the others will make it through to maturity.
April 15th, 2021  
This is such a lovely image snd narrative. I thought about your hawks the other day when you posted the first duck family photo. This series will make a lovely children’s book! 🤗
April 15th, 2021  
Fabulous capture Louise. I hope that you and mumma duck are able to keep the others safe.
April 15th, 2021  
This made me laugh a lot, it's a great picture and expression on mum!
April 15th, 2021  
Loving your storyline. This is a fantastic image!! Instant fav!
April 15th, 2021  
Great capture
April 15th, 2021  
Fantastic photo Louise and it’s nice to know that you are keeping an eye out for them
April 15th, 2021  
Love this!
April 15th, 2021  
Louise! They LIVE with you??? Adorable!
April 15th, 2021  
@jyokota haha...Yep! We recognize the mother duck...she and the drake (and one other pair) have come around for years!) She built her nest elsewhere in the neighborhood, but when the last was hatched, she walked them down to our yard!! It's been fascinating to watch the lessons she's clearly teaching them each day! As will happen in nature, we found one dead in the pool yesterday, and came home from a morning appointment to find two drakes and two more dead babies; having watched their actions, but not wanting to interfere, I think they drowned the two. I take it to mean they don't like her to be so preoccupied... Heather & two grands arrive Saturday and we're so excited to share their presence with the kiddos! This has truly been a joy! (I've made 2 little video clips , too... Good times!) Wish you could come join us!
April 15th, 2021  
She shows she is very proud of her kids. Lovely capture and timing. Fav.
(You`re supose to leave the tulips on the fieds. No picking allowed.)
April 15th, 2021  
Wonderful :)
April 16th, 2021  
holy macaroni! it's no different from the human world, predators of the same species, only the animals get their revenge; humans, not so as the criminals are even glorified. but this is a beautiful capture, showing the love of a mother for her broods and ready to take on anything to protect them. i'm so glad you're back. fun times! aces!
April 16th, 2021  
@summerfield Oh, you make me smile, Vikki! I'm up early (before dawn, even!) so I'm keeping an eye on the movement of the pool water as I know a drake is out there. When it looks like the babies are up, I'll run him off! You know that song, "His Eye is on the Sparrow"? Well, I'm trying to help there!
April 16th, 2021  
Wow Louise! This is one for the wall! Awesome capture!
April 16th, 2021  
Delightful!
April 16th, 2021  
Oh they're so cutely fluffy.
April 18th, 2021  
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