One could feed himself

while mum took care of the sibling. It was quite funny as it first came out of the water to me, thinking I had some food with me. Normally they get a little bit of bird seed.

[Shutterbug]

Mom is a very pretty bird. Love here red top.

[Babs]

You always get one that is a late developer don't you. Good job Mum is on hand to help out.

[John Falconer]

Great shot.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

they grow so fast

[Issi Bannerman]

Glorious image of the family.

[Beryl Lloyd]

Nice to see the independent on while the other depends on mum!

[Rob Z]

These Mums always seem to look so fierce - must be something to do with the red eyes and bumps on the head....

[Joan Robillard]

Wonderful

[Valerie Chesney]

Lovely family capture.

[katy]

Such a good shot of the three of them. You are lucky they would let you go so close for this terrific photo. Of course I guess if they thought you had food, they would let you come closer.

[Susan Wakely]

On the way to independence.

[Mags]

Cute capture!

[PhotoCrazy]

Nice capture!

[Bucktree]

Great capture. I like the red cap on mum.

[winghong_ho]

They are lovely.

[Christine Sztukowski]

I love how they are looking at each other

[Merrelyn]

It's interesting to watch the chicks. There often seems to be one that is more adventurous than the others.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Cute capture.

[Beverley]

So lovely to see

[Olwynne]

Aah sweet

[Peter]

Well spotted and captured Diana:)

[Renee Salamon]

Looks like a great convo going on there

[Heather]

A great capture of this family dynamic, Diana! I think you are becoming quite an expert in observing their behaviour! Fav

[Corinne C]

A fun family portrait. They learn fast they can food from humans :-)

[LManning (Laura)]

Some kids are more independent than others. 😁

[Diana]

@shutterbug49 @onewing @johnfalconer @koalagardens @jamibann @beryl @robz @joansmor @happysnaps @grammyn @wakelys @marlboromaam @photographycrazy @dkellogg @wh2021 @365projectorgchristine @merrelyn @mittens @beverley365 @ollyfran @pcoulson @rensala @365projectorgheatherb @corinnec @ljmanning Thanks for the lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated :-)

[Desi]

Perfect focus. Great shot with loads of interest