Mum sitting peacefully

While the chicks scurry around. We've had a late hatching of 3 clutches of chicks this year. I'm sure its because Autumn has been so late to kick in. I suspect it will be disastrous for the chicks when it turns cold:(

[Diana]

Such a beautiful Mum, lovely shot and detail.

[Joan Robillard]

Lovely

[Issi Bannerman]

Beautiful detail on the feathers around her neck.

[judith deacon]

Beautiful details. I hope the chicks survive.

[Dione Giorgio]

Beautiful shot and details. I hope the chicks will survive.

[Babs]

Hope the chicks survive. Maybe you could knit them woolly coats

[Merrelyn]

Lovely feather details, hopefully the cold weather will hold off a bit longer to increase their chances of survival!

[Lou Ann]

She’s beautiful!

[carol white]

A lovely capture

[KoalaGardens🐨]

I do like the cropping on this, I hope she can manage them

[Joanna kate]

Beautiful feather detail and colours

[Walks @ 7]

She's a beauty. Such fine detail.

[Tricia O'Donnell]

Beautiful feather detail

[Kathy]

She looks very regal in her expression and her crown.