- Slow down, let's talk family planning!
- Get your wings off me, you cheeky duck!
Meanwhile, this gosling over here decided to play it cool in the
bushes, leaving its poor parents in a flap trying to coax it into the
water...
While strolling around the big lake in City Park, something caught our
attention. We spotted a blur of movement on the surface of a smaller
lake. Curiosity piqued, we ventured closer, only to witness a
mind-blowing spectacle: a common merganser family! Picture this - a
mother duck and her squad of eight tiny ducklings...
They were so tiny, probably only a day or two old. Naturally, they
tired quickly, and when that happened, their mom promptly whisked them
ashore...
But wait for it... a few minutes later, they were back in the
water, splashing around the lake. And here's the kicker - the little
ones hopped onto their mom's back and rode around like a roller coaster!
It was a duck-riding extravaganza, with everyone vying for the best
spot. What a quack-tastic show to behold!
We spent some time marveling at the tireless mom-merganser as she taught her offspring the art of swimming...
Fast forward a few days, and I returned to City Park to check on
the little ones' growth. Boy, had they grown! They were larger now,
diving with confidence. Yet, they still stuck close to their doting mom,
who always had some treats in store for her adorable brood. Talk about a
mother's love!
The goslings also grew up and were strutting alongside their parents with the swagger of a toddler in a toy store.
Over by the small lake, I stumbled upon a group of nosy onlookers,
all eyes on the merganser family. They were like the paparazzi of the
bird world!
The ducklings were taking a nap, while their protective mom stood
guard. I decided to return later to see what unfolds and went in search
of some other feathered marvels...
Back at the lake, the mallards were up to their usual antics, looking positively quackers!
As I made my way back to check on the merganser family, I witnessed
an exciting chase. First things first, the ducklings had practically
doubled in size since the previous week. Second, and sadly, only six of
them remained. Oops!
But hey, they had become quite the confident bunch. No more
piggyback rides on mom's back; they swam and dove with restless energy,
emerging victorious with their latest catch!
And what about mom? She had her own snacks and wasn't about to
share. She must have been confident in her kids' fish-catching
abilities. Go, momma duck, go!
It was an absolute riot watching them darting back and forth,
capturing prey, and engaging in friendly squabbles over a tasty
morsel...
The next day, we stumbled upon another breathtaking lake for a
leisurely walk - Bermar Lake. And guess what? We stumbled upon a mallard
family there too! Those ducklings were tiny balls of energy, and we had
a grand time observing their playful antics...
And to top it all off, we stumbled upon an old turtle laying eggs! Talk about a once-in-a-lifetime wild turtle sighting, huh?
Stay tuned for more feathery adventures and tales from the bird kingdom!
Oh, how I yearn to claim credit for this masterpiece... Alas, I can
only dream... But guess what? The truth shall be revealed! Yours truly,
in a glorious collaboration with ChatGPT, has penned this extraordinary
tale! Oh, the wonders of modern technology and our dynamic duo of
creativity!
Disclaimer... ChatGPT helped me with this phrase too ;)
Pictures were taken from June 01 to 11, 2023.
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