The Duckle family. There may be two Duckle families. I suppose it's like Smith and Jones. Lots of them in the city directory. When I first encountered this family, they were having breakfast.
Then a swimming lesson. Mom's a good teach and she keeps her eye on them.
But all that swimming can wear a duck out! So, time to chill.
I love how these babies bunch close together, even though the weather was in the 80s during this visit.
It's quite the flock and helps make up for the goslings who have since departed to grassier areas (aka the golf course, which I'm sure is a big hit with the golfers.
A first they were several feet from Mama Duck, content to be in their clump.
But a loud noise sent them scurrying closer to mom. All was well.
We'll be seeing this family again.
So till then, keep cool!
Please check out my post at Summer Love Notes where I am sharing some stories of those Halcyon Days of summer, back when responsibilities were few, fun was under ever rock and days were spent with cousins on the water -- without social media! You can find that essay HERE!
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How adorable. These were great photos and a lovely story to match them.
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ReplyDeleteJeanie, I loved seeing the ducks. All those soft striped heads are so cute. I would have loved hearing them too. We have had lots of baby birds cheeping around here. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
ReplyDeleteI love how you zoomed in to get those pictures. I just want to hold one of those ducklings! -Jenn
ReplyDeletecutie patooties for sure!
ReplyDeleteOur babies here are slowly disappearing -- because they're growing up, and aren't babies any more! They truly are darling when they're babies, but I confess I enjoy the teenagers. The best ones ever are our black-bellied whistling ducks. Those teens are big, and awkward, and have real attitude. I'm hoping to find a group of them this year to photograph. They're especially funny before they grow into their really big feet!
ReplyDeleteSo cute!
ReplyDeleteOh how cute! A mother’s love is great!
ReplyDeleteThey are so fuzzie and cute!
ReplyDeleteCuteness overload!! As always, fantastic pix ~
ReplyDeleteAww, the ducks are so cute. I used to go to the park to feed the birds, but I avoided the parks this year, with the pandemic. I think I should go and see, maybe is not too busy.
ReplyDeleteLove all the photos. xx
So sweet! Thanks for sharing the love...of nature, of baby ducklings, of your life at the ditch.
ReplyDeleteThe forth photo is just perfect! All of them are but that one is a prize!! How lucky for you to be able to be so close and attentive to the babies- they are beyond adorable aren't they? Sweet photos, all!
ReplyDeleteThey are really adorable, I always love how they stick together, so beautiful! Have a wonderful weekend, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteHello Jeanie,
ReplyDeleteYour duck family photos just made me smile. The ducklings are so cute and fuzzy. They are an adorable sight to see. Enjoy your day, have a happy weekend!
~sitting here with a ridiculous grin on my face~
ReplyDeleteThe duckling families are so cute. I read your halcyon days essay and enjoyed it. We didn't have holiday homes by a lake but we had a lot of fun in the gardens or over the fields building dens and playing all sorts of imaginative games. My first holiday was aged 10 with the family in a caravan at the seaside a couple of hours away by coach. To us it was so exciting. We were always outside with our friends or in bad weather reading, playing monopoly or some sort of crafts. No screens in sight.
ReplyDeleteAs always, your nature photos really capture the world around you.
ReplyDeletebe well... mae at maefood.blogspot.com
Jeanie, how precious they are, I love watching them.
ReplyDeleteLovely ducklings dear Jeanie! They are all super cute, I love them all! Happy Weekend to you and Rick!
ReplyDeleteAdorable!
ReplyDeleteIt's been ages since I saw a family of ducks in person. I'm not hanging out at the right ditch! Your pictures are delightful.
ReplyDeleteSweet little babies! Mama seems on track with them.
ReplyDeleteWhat sweet fuzzy ducklings! I love that they scurried to be near mom.
ReplyDelete"Duckles"... Love it!
ReplyDeleteAwww, such cutie pies! They seem to smile :-)
ReplyDeleteFluff-balls...
How sweet they are. Ducklings are so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteaaahhh, little darlings :-)
ReplyDeleteSuch fantastic photos Jeanie, and the ducklings are beyond adorable!
ReplyDeleteJenna
Wasn't there a song years ago that started, "I love little baby ducks"? The whole world does, Jeanie. Thanks for sharing this family with us!
ReplyDeleteThose babies are very cute.
ReplyDeleteHello Jeanie,
ReplyDeleteI am not sure if you were linking up this post or not, the link is not working for me, I can fix the link if necessary. The duckies are so cute. Adorable photos. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Enjoy your day, have a happy weekend! PS, thanks for the comment and visit.
such cute ducklings
ReplyDeleteThey grow so fast! Great photos Jeanie!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet.
ReplyDeleteThose ducks are so adorable! Great pictures!
ReplyDeleteAdorable.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of the duck family, Jeanie. Your walk has many benefits!
ReplyDeleteThey are sooo cute. It is so nice to see all the babies about, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteLike all young-uns, human and otherwse, the ducklings were adorable to see, Jeanie. I love the soft yellow and brown feathers.
ReplyDeleteAwww so cute and utterly adorable.
ReplyDeleteGreat photographs.
All the best Jan
OMG, what a privilege for you to witness the Duckles!!!!! They are just amazingly miraculous!!!!! (And very cute!)
ReplyDeleteSomething about baby animals you just cannot resist! Janice
ReplyDeleteAwwwww :) Adorable!
ReplyDeleteWe never did see any baby ducks at our creek or lake! The moms must have gone elsewhere to nest and have their babies. I was hoping to see babies as paul would have been thrilled. Maybe next year!!
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