10 Baby Wood Ducks (1st thought they were Mallards)

[Miss Lydia]

There ya go!

 

[ThreeOfSeven]

Took this earlier today. Thinking I'm seeing a little red coloring in the boys' eyes when the light hits it a certain way.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Just gorgeous!! Hard to believe someone could shoot something so beautiful!

 

[ThreeOfSeven]

RELEASE

 

[ThreeOfSeven]

And then finally ...

 

[DiYMama540]

Oh my gosh...I am so jealous!! Beautiful ducks!! Looks like you did a great job with them!

 

[outsageous]

Wow, they’re so beautiful! I’ve been watching this whole time, & raising a wood duck of my own.

I think my baby is just a little behind yours. She’s been inside & is extremely attached to me, though. I’ve got to move her out to a pen soon, & let her adjust to being outside before I can even think about letting her go. Not sure if I will, because she’s very dependent, but just thinking about it makes me want to cry. I think I’m just as attached to her as she is to me. Still, I just want what is best for her.

You did so good with yours, I wish I could have done the same. Anyways, I just wanted to wish your babies good luck, & say congratulations on your release!

Here’s mine, by the way. She loves to pose.

Just wanted to show her off.

 

[ThreeOfSeven]

OMG! She's gorgeous! How wonderful to have such a special relationship with her.

 

[ThreeOfSeven]

Some pictures of the release (before takeoff) taken by a photographer friend. (Two wildlife photographers were here for the release, so I'm hoping to get some more.)

Check out the long necks. It means they're cautious, attentive.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Did they stay around or just take off an never looked back. Gorgeous Pictures an release!