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Jun 09, 2011 08:52 |  #1

A couple weeks ago, I posted shots of a wood duck's nest with ducklings snuggled up to Mom. A recent visit there shows the ducklings have grown a lot, now swim and feed on their own.

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Jun 09, 2011 09:44 |  #2

A very good set there Stan, well done. It's good to see the smallies growing so well.


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Jun 09, 2011 11:35 |  #3

What cuties, looks like they're all doing well Glad you gave us an update Stan, very nice shots.


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Jun 09, 2011 11:39 |  #4

So many! What a good mom.




  
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Jun 09, 2011 13:33 as a reply to  @ kpflynn's post |  #5

neat series




  
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Jun 09, 2011 14:55 |  #6

Thanks everyone. I give Mom all the credit. A brood of nine is quite an accomplishment.


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Jun 09, 2011 15:09 |  #7

Great series Stan. They sure grow up fast.


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Jun 09, 2011 15:16 |  #8

It looks like momma is doing a good job. Well done on these Stan.


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Jun 09, 2011 18:57 |  #9

Thanks, Brad & Mike. I'm going back to that park tomorrow to check on their progress.


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Jun 09, 2011 19:11 |  #10

nice job Stan




  
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Jun 09, 2011 19:29 |  #11

Wonderful Stan! I hope you continue to chronicle their development.


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Jun 09, 2011 20:24 |  #12

Thanks much, k & Lillian.


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