Ducklings, Auckland NZ

Posted on 05 January 2017 by Isabel Gibson

By contrast with Tuesday’s blue-footed booby, this trio seems entirely grounded.

Alert? Attentive? Anticipatory?

Absolutely.

Anxious?

Absolutely not.

Can I be with them?

Three ducklings lying on grass

 

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6 Responses to Ducklings, Auckland NZ

  1. Laurna Tallman says:
    08 January 2017 at 11:41 am

    Aha! The true meaning of “Isn’t that just ducky” revealed! I have always thought that having to dive for one’s food more than compensated for those stolen moments of leisure.

    • Isabel Gibson says:
      08 January 2017 at 11:59 am

      Laurna – I must admit I hate to put my head or face under water (as in swimming), so I don’t envy them their leisure, even if they do look here as if they’re listening to the teacher.

  2. JimTaylor says:
    08 January 2017 at 3:23 pm

    I once watched some baby ducklings trying to feed in Lost Lagoon, in Stanley Park. They were so fluffy and buoyant, they couldn’t get underwater! When they followed Mom Duck, and jumped into the Lagoon from the shore, they bounced.
    Jim T

    • Isabel Gibson says:
      08 January 2017 at 3:40 pm

      Jim T – Designed to float is good. Designed not to be able to dunk your head to feed is maybe going too far!

  3. Alison says:
    08 January 2017 at 8:35 pm

    I like ducks!

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