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Wood Duck Ducklings
Such cute little feathered creatures these Wood Duck ducklings are! It's hard not to point a camera at them and capture their behaviour :) If they're not hunting down bugs, they're doing some preening or trying to have a nap :) The mother ducks are always on high alert, and one can only admire their dedication!
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I love the little chirping noises these ducklings make, wherever they go, they make that sound. I guess it's a way for the mama duck to keep track of them, but it also gives away their location to any hungry predators! You can hear a young lady say "Oh they're so cute, I want one" and I have to agree :)
This video was shot from the concrete bridge at Lost Lagoon in Stanley Park, Vancouver BC, Canada.
Thanks for watching!
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So sweet! And they grow up to look like this (the males) Another cool video @stanleyparker!
They do indeed :) and what beauties they are! One female at Beaver Lake had 12 ducklings! I'm having an issue finding videos that I know I have amongst the thousands; totally disorganized :(
Thanks for the comment and upvote @keithboone!
Hope you didn't mind me photobombing your video... is that even a thing? :)
No problem at all :) They deserve all the recognition we can give them! They are such a sweet duck, I have to say. The females have some real beautiful plumage and really shine when you get close enough :)
Like this? :)
That's her :) The feathers on her back have an oil sheen like spectrum of colours that really shines in the right light.
A clickable version below for full size ;)
Fancy stuff there Mr. Parker ...if that is your real name :)
It's what I am ;)
Awww... they are cute... And so fluffieee! 😊
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STOPAren't they adorable? :) I've got a video somewhere of a mama wood duck and 12 little ducklings! I couldn't believe my eyes! And they were all able to (mostly :) fit under mama's wings :)
Thank you for the comment and upvote @ackhoo!