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Still on Probation

From the deck 3

 

The ducks take a while before they are comfortable when we are outside but they eventually do.

 

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Danny Schmidt - Company of Friends

 

 

After An Island Walk we clean up too.

Still on Probation

From the deck 3

 

The ducks take a while before they are comfortable when we are outside but they eventually do.

 

Click to Play:

Danny Schmidt - Company of Friends

 

 

After An Island Walk we clean up too.

comments (16)

  • Ray
  • Manila, Philippines
  • 27 Jun 2011, 01:01
They are looking quite comfortable it this stage, Mary.
Mary MacADNski: It has taken quite a while and some days they still scoot down pond when the door opens.
Cute photo, Mary! I'm glad they've gotten used to your presence.
Mary MacADNski: Slowly, they are but Mom is still wary.
  • Chris
  • England
  • 27 Jun 2011, 06:18
This definitely is washing practice Mary
Mary MacADNski: They've had their shower bath and are now preening. I love watching them.
a family together
Mary MacADNski: Dad is gone out with the boys.
Typical family picture, nice one Mary
Mary MacADNski: Mom is a good caregiver - Dad is out gallivanting.
  • Chad Doveton
  • Where latitude and longitude meet.
  • 27 Jun 2011, 08:09
I see that mother is keeping a lookout.
Mary MacADNski: She is not taking any chances.
  • vintage
  • Australia
  • 27 Jun 2011, 11:12
Getting ready for mums inspection
Mary MacADNski: All lines up and getting that last shake in.
  • Louis
  • South Africa
  • 27 Jun 2011, 11:27
Went fr a walk yesterday and saw Egyptian geese with downy young. Always thought that they waited for after our winter.

Nice deck.
  • Louis
  • South Africa
  • 27 Jun 2011, 11:27
Went fr a walk yesterday and saw Egyptian geese with downy young. Always thought that they waited for after our winter.

Nice deck.
Mary MacADNski: I think climates are changing tremendously. We are lacking heat in Eastern Canada this spring (and now summer) which is odd and I think many, many places are having extreme changes.
  • Alan
  • United Kingdom
  • 27 Jun 2011, 12:30
Looks like time for the wash and brush-up. Is mum keeping guard?
Mary MacADNski: It is the best time to watch ducks. Five minutes earlier too, when they were bathing.
excellent
nice framing too, adds to the effect.
Mary MacADNski: Thanks, Rob. I did cut a few off.
  • Ginnie
  • Netherlands
  • 27 Jun 2011, 14:50
We are seeing these goslings/ducklings everywhere we go now, Mary. They are SOOOOOO cute! I hope they all survive.
Mary MacADNski: They are past the danger stage now. They are getting huge!
  • scarlet
  • The Netherlands
  • 27 Jun 2011, 14:53
How cute is this? It must be so much fun watching them grow up Mary
Mary MacADNski: It is really cute. These are in the wild but I raised them - and fed them there. It was great while raising kids.
Love the colours in the water mary, and I always like ducks!
Mary MacADNski: Me too! I raised them for a few years and got to love them even more.
I see mum is still keeping open a wary eye!
Mary MacADNski: She most definitely is. I don't feed them so they are completely wild.
Is this your pond? How fab!
Mary MacADNski: It is and it is very fab!

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