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Foto Friday: Spring Duckling in Hernando Beach Florida

By Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES

Real Estate Agent with Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch!

April 04, 2013 10:58 PM

Foto Friday: Spring Duckling in Hernando Beach Florida

With the warmer weather I am enjoying the outdoors again and of course, my own backyard is my favorite backdrop for Florida Wildlife Photography.

The other day I was amusing myself feeding the fish and the sea gulls when this little duckling came bobbing along. The first baby duck of the season! I was surprised to seem him all alone - Mama Duck was nowhere to be seen. But little ducklings are born relatively independent, they can swim and find their own food immediately after hatching the egg. This one nibbled a little on the bread that was floating on the water giving me time to get my camera and get a few nice shots.

Meanwhile, the drama intensified as a grey heron got interested in the action as well as a white egret... not good... all these birds would devour a little one like that if given a chance. Needless to say, this little one didn't have its mothers protection so I didn't dare leave. I kept watching him for quite a while and realized he was quite adept at hiding under the dock every time he sensed danger. After a while I didn't seem him anymore, he simply slipped away without anyone noticing.

Duckling in Hernando Beach Florida Photo by Silvia Dukes

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Joel Weihe

Realty World Alliance - Wichita, KS

Helping you to use your VA home loan benefits

I love this time of year with all the new life. Little ones without the Mothers protection are in peril indeed!

Apr 04, 2013 11:03 PM

Debbie Laity

Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO

Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I love your pictures. That little one is so cute. You just want to pick him up and love him. I hope he has a momma and she is somewhere around.

Apr 04, 2013 11:04 PM

Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES

Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL

Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Joel, we will be seeing many more similar scenes pretty soon!

Debbie, thank you, I too hope mama duck found her little stray and took him back under her wings!

Apr 04, 2013 11:26 PM

ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779

REAL ESTATE REFERRAL NETWORK - Asheville, NC

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oooooooooooEEE! They are precious. Thanks for the smile this morning,Silvia.

Apr 05, 2013 12:30 AM

Than Maynard

Coldwell Banker Heart of Oklahoma - Purcell, OK

Broker - Licensed to List & Sell - 405-990-8862

Second post of things that are just "Ducky" in other parts of the country. ;-)

Cute little one.

Apr 05, 2013 12:48 AM

janeAnne, you are welcome! :-)

Than, thanks... how can one not like them?

Apr 05, 2013 01:12 AM

Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Silvia,

You have such a great eye in capturing the ducks, so glad this little one had a good hiding place. A

Apr 05, 2013 02:55 AM

Alexandra, thanks, this one is no ugly duckling!:-)

Apr 05, 2013 04:31 AM

Frank Laisch

Orlando, FL

"The Insurance Guy"

Sylvia, Those are some cute little ducklings you have there. have a fabulous weekend

Apr 05, 2013 05:00 AM

Judith Parker

ProStead Realty - Charlotte, NC

CRS, GRI, CMRS, Charlotte, NC

Hi Silvia, thank you for overseeing and protecting this baby duck. What a good aand kind person. Have a great week-end!!

Apr 05, 2013 09:37 AM

Rob Thomas

Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN

Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Silvia .....Great capture! Have a great night,

Apr 05, 2013 11:35 AM

Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Silvia, So small and innocent looking this little duckling brought some pleasure to you and me by just being.

Apr 05, 2013 11:59 AM

Patricia Kennedy

RLAH@properties - Washington, DC

Home in the Capital

Silvia, your duckligs are totally adorable! I want one! Maybe twol.

Apr 05, 2013 01:56 PM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Silvia,

It is so cute and fuzzy and all the different colors. I have a bird nest in my yard and I am waiting for the day she lets them out to try their wings. She is a Black Phoebe bird so I must brush up on their fledgling habits.

I just love cute little ducks and they way they all follow their mom around is adorable.

Apr 05, 2013 03:13 PM

Frank, thanks and same to you.

Judith, how could I not have "adopted" this little cutie at least for the time being?

Rob, thank you.

Debbie, glad you enjoyed it too!

Patricia, just remember, they do get bigger! :-)

Kristin, I thought it was very fuzzy too, not like real feathers at all yet.

Apr 05, 2013 11:21 PM

Gloria Todor

Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA

& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

Hi Silvia, Lucky you came along and stepped in for mom for protection for a little while. So cute, great photos!

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Gloria

Apr 07, 2013 09:18 AM

Gloria, thank you for the feature! I'm glad you enjoy these pictures!

Apr 07, 2013 09:21 AM

Kwee Huset

Kwee Huset Realty - Venice, FL

Venice Florida Homes For Sale

Hi Silvia, nice shot of a adventurous and independent spring duckling. It looks so cute.

Apr 07, 2013 10:48 AM

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