Sometimes when I’m out in the marsh, it all just seems to work out the way I hoped it would. Not necessarily for the greatest images, but for the chance to watch life unfold in the wild. To watch as the local inhabitants deal with their lives as best they can, because while this is pure enjoyment for me, it’s a life and death game every day for them. There’s no real story behind these pics, just a chance to observe and enjoy being around to see into their lives a little bit! As always, click on the image to enlarge.
Just a young Hooded Merganser enjoying their morning bath!
Mom approves of junior’s bathing technique!
A well deserved break
A Green Heron preening
A turtle photobomb!
The next few images happened when two families of wood ducks got together. When they were leaving, one Mom decided that all of the chicks were hers and that’s when the fight broke out between the two Moms! It was a little ugly for a bit, but eventually everybody ended up with the right Mom and they went their separate ways.
And leave my kids alone!!!!
Getting a headcount
Mom needed a break
Class is in session
Time to find a new log
Settling down in a new spot
Just another day in the life for these little ones! By the time they mature there will probably be only two or three left. Between the Eagles, the hawks, and the Snapping Turtles, life is very precarious for these little ones. Wish them well!