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Published: 2018-12-12 23:00:03 +0000 UTC; Views: 410; Favourites: 63; Downloads: 6
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When: May 12, 2018

Where: Het Groot Goor, The Netherlands


We went a little crazy when we saw two Mama Ducks with each 5 Ducklings at the park near our home We spend a lot of time enjoying them (we brought our cameras because we knew they were there, it was just hoping we'd also see them) and the moment when one of the Duck families came out of the water to start grooming we snapped a lot more photos. We could get the angle just right, to capture these sweethearts doing what they do best - be adorable


Species: Mallard or Wild Duck (Wilde eend)

Latin name: Anas Platyrhynchos

Originates from the temperate and subtropical Americas, Europe, Asia and North Africa, and has been introduced to New Zealand and Australia.

Current status: Least Concern

 Did you know:

…Male Mallards are called “drakes”.

© Mouselemur’s Photography - Portegiesje

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Comments: 15

Ancient--One [2019-01-25 12:27:27 +0000 UTC]

Hi! I noticed your gallery and see that many of your images would be a great fit for our group gallery. 

We'would love for you to consider joining membership in our group-

 NaturesMystery

Please consider this a formal invitation !

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Mouselemur In reply to Ancient--One [2019-01-26 08:01:32 +0000 UTC]

And thank you for  the invite

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anasofiajc [2018-12-13 17:17:45 +0000 UTC]

Lovely!!

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Mouselemur In reply to anasofiajc [2018-12-14 08:21:53 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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anasofiajc In reply to Mouselemur [2018-12-14 15:27:30 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome 💖

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springheel [2018-12-13 15:42:17 +0000 UTC]

"How's that you forget the nightcrawlers?"

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akphotographystudio [2018-12-13 08:45:35 +0000 UTC]

Amazing! 💖

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Mouselemur In reply to akphotographystudio [2018-12-13 10:35:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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vanndra [2018-12-13 02:05:52 +0000 UTC]

Awww

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Mouselemur In reply to vanndra [2018-12-13 08:41:32 +0000 UTC]

I just love baby ducklings, it's something to look forward to each year

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LuLupoo [2018-12-13 01:03:49 +0000 UTC]

Oh I could see why you went crazy looking at these two precious sweethearts. They are so adorable

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Mouselemur In reply to LuLupoo [2018-12-13 08:41:14 +0000 UTC]

Haha, they are just the best, and so well taken care of The perfect mama duck

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LuLupoo In reply to Mouselemur [2018-12-13 12:37:36 +0000 UTC]

Indeed she is I would love to pick one up

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Mouselemur In reply to LuLupoo [2018-12-13 13:51:44 +0000 UTC]

I had the immense pleasure to hold a duckling that was being hand-reared at a zoo this year

It was the weirdest feeling (those duck feet!) but something to remember for a lifetime to come

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LuLupoo In reply to Mouselemur [2018-12-13 20:27:01 +0000 UTC]

Oh your so lucky I wish I could have that little one in the palm of my
hand I could imagine what those duck feet felt like

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