Last week I saw something for the very first time, a mother Common Merganser with her ducklings in tow. Rather than swimming behind mom, they were either on her back or linked up trailing behind.
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I love the pictures of the merganses - great shots. I had no idea they had to jump like that to get out of the nesting box. I've seen wood ducks do that - but not Mergansers.
ReplyDeleteOh so cute. I watched the video. I felt sad. What about the ones that can't jump up to get out and the ones that break a leg when they land and the ones Mommy leaves and she doesn't come back. She had about 15-20 in the nest. Oh Nature! MB
ReplyDeleteGreat on all counts, the video and images.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos from the merganser family! And thanks for sharing the video, brave baby ducks!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know THEY did that, too! Our Wood duck should hatch her eggs any day now. They launch onto the ground , too!
ReplyDeleteThanks all for visiting. We saw the Mergansers go by again this week and the babies are so big they can't get up on Mom's back any more. They are quick learners. We watched one dive and catch his own fish for lunch. - Margy
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