After a swim in the lake, this brood of ducks hit the bank and immediately decided it was siesta time. The mother mallard duck stood over her brood until they were all sound asleep and then she decided to lay down also. But when she sat right down on one of her babies, she immediately tried to nudge the little one out from under her body. It didn't seem to mind as it continued to sleep through the whole ordeal.
Nikon D90 75mm at 1/500s f5.3 ISO 400 (Click for a larger view)
"A mother's arms are made of tenderness and children sleep soundly in them."
Victor Hugo(1802-1885): A French Poet, Playwright, Novelist, Essayist, Statesman
4 comments:
Awww, so so so sweeet! =)
So sweet and innocent they are! It is really amazing to watch them interact with each other. I felt priviledged to have been accepted into their world and spend a little time with them. Thanks for dropping by.
How precious. Isn't it wonderful to be accepted into a bird's world?
It is wonderful Sheila! Most critters spend their life avoiding humans and when one lets you into their life, if only for a moment, it is a very gratifying feeling. Can one only image what the Garden of Eden must have been like? Thanks for dropping by and have a blessed day!
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