The proud mama leads her chicks with confidence, and knows the places that are good and safe
The proud mama provides freedom to frolic and splash
The proud mama provides rest and relaxation for her chicks as she watches over them
The proud mama keeps her eye out for scoundrels that may be lurking in the shadows
The proud mama teaches her chicks to keep their feathers clean and fluffed
…and to be flexible
The proud mama makes her chicks feel safe and protected
The proud mama allows her chicks to speak their mind
The proud mama loves and is loved💙
Happy Mother’s Day to all the proud mamas!
And to my own proud mama I say
💙 Thank You 💙
peace of life today 
Aw, such adorable images! 😊👍
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Thank you! I had to maneuver around the reeds, but it was such a sweet time just watching them!
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Amazing images of this proud mama! Precious!
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Thank you, Amy! I caught the babies lined up in the reeds and just watched as they swam around towards me. So glad I didn’t miss them!
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Thank you for sharing with us, Lisa!
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Excellent captures. Perfect for Mother’s Day!
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Thank you! 😊
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Wow !! These are so amazing captures !!
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Oh, thank you so much! They melted my heart 😊
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Awwww, that’s the best post ever, Lisa. How adorable are those chicks and that proud mamma. 💙💙💙
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Aren’t they cute? Thank you, Jeff!! 😊
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Oh my, they are sooo cute! Adorable! You’re welcome, Lisa! Always!
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Lovely Spring captures Lisa. Love the speculum on the wing, so iridescent. They are very similar to our Pacific Black Duck, which is actually brown not black..
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Thank you! Yes, aren’t those wings beautiful!!
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Aww, they are so sweet! I love watching them waddle around after their mamma or swim after them!
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Awww, yes these were a joy to watch! I just stood there for the longest time watching and snapping photos! 😊🦆💚
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Sweetness!!
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I agree! Thank you, Nora!
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Gorgeous photographs Lisa and those ducklings are truly blessed with such a wonderful mama! 💛🦆
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Thank you so much! 😊
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What a super post for Mothers’ Day! And such cute ducklings 😍
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Aren’t they sweet? Thank you, Sarah!
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What a precious series of captures, Lisa! I love these!! Such a proud momma!!
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Thank you, Donna!
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This is such an adorable post…and this proud mama absolutely loves it💞
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Thank you, Mom! 🥰
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Aww, this is the sweetest post, thanks for bringing some cheer to my day 🌤
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Thank you, Alexandria! You are very welcome! 😊 It made my day find them!
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I love her face. Clearly very proud. She’s got her work cut out for her. Then again. They will stick with her unlike our little humans who have their own agenda.
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My heart just melted watching this sweet family!
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Awesome shots!
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Thank you, Sharon!!
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