Friday, 2 September 2011

Ugly ducklings and Mallard babes on the Oxford Canal

A family of mute swans
The juveniles are almost full grown but still with the brownish-grey feathers.
They will gradually become whiter and will leave their parents territory in a few weeks time.

This mallard mum's certainly got her 'feet' full with such a large large brood
It's unusual to see such young ducklings at this time of year - and usually happens when the first clutch is destroyed.

Best
Anne
WalkTheLandscape.co.uk

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