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Momma Merganser

Momma Merganser
I don't like to shoot in the midday sun but when momma brings the babies out you just have to be there (looks best large.)

This is a female Hooded Merganser with her new brood.

You can see a little video of them here if you like: Momma and babies

Frans Schols, , ROL/Photo, Jean-luc Drouin and 24 other people have particularly liked this photo


27 comments - The latest ones
 neira-Dan
neira-Dan club
superbe !! jolie scène en famille !! Merci pour le lien vers ce joli canard
5 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to neira-Dan club
You're welcome, Dan. It was a nice surprise today. :)
5 years ago.
 Erhard Bernstein
Erhard Bernstein club
What a pretty bird!
5 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Erhard Bernstein club
Danke, Erhard.
5 years ago.
 * ઇઉ *
* ઇઉ * club
Wonderful capture!
5 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to * ઇઉ * club
Thank you, * ઇઉ *
5 years ago.
 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
Very well seen, Karen ! A beautiful scene !
5 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Ulrich John club
Danke, Ulrich.
5 years ago.
 Sarah P.
Sarah P. club
Love Mergansers, both the female and male are spectacular, we see them here in Golden Gate Park in the winter, never seen the little ones. Nice capture!
5 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Sarah P. club
Thanks, Sarah. Yes, they're wonderful ducks. I hope to get some more pics of the ducklings. They're so cute!
5 years ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
beautiful........
5 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Annemarie club
Grazie, Annemarie.
5 years ago.
 Jeff Farley
Jeff Farley
A superb capture Karen and thank you for posting to FFF.
5 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Jeff Farley
Thank you, Jeff!
5 years ago.
 Peter_Private_Box
Peter_Private_Box club
Hi Karen

Superb picture, and so natural looking!

Mid day sun or not, you caught them in their own home, which has a mixture of light and shade, and timed it just right...!

Big star from me!

Best Wishes, and a good weekend
Peter
5 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Peter_Private_Box club
Thanks, Peter. The ducks in our pond are very skittish so it's a rare treat to see them and especially a mom with her ducklings. :)
5 years ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
A beautiful family scene in a lovely capture Karen
5 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Roger (Grisly) club
Thanks, Roger!
5 years ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
A lovely image of an unusual bird (and family), Karen. Unfortunately it's often a matter of taking the image despite the light - or not at all!
5 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to tiabunna club
So true. Thanks, George! :)
5 years ago.
 Roger Bennion
Roger Bennion club
Love Momma's pose. Clearly in charge and expecting total obedience from her babies :-) Such a beautifully detailed photo, Karen.
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Roger Bennion club
Thanks so much, Roger! :)
4 years ago.
 Helena Ferreira
Helena Ferreira
Precious!!
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Helena Ferreira
Thank you, Helena.
4 years ago.
 Lucette
Lucette
Très joli Karen !!
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Lucette
Merci, Lucette. :)
4 years ago.
 ROL/Photo
ROL/Photo club
Une bien belle petite famille
4 years ago.

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