Sunday 9 June 2013

New life on the River Weaver............................................................................

During our trip along the river last weekend we were fortunate to see lots of birds with their new families.

This Coots nest was just across the river from the jetty... I counted five little heads.

 Moorhen with it's chick... there was a second chick sleeping about a foot further along the bank

Canada Geese... there were thirteen gosling's in this little group.

 Mallards with ducklings were all along the river.

The older ducklings were fending for themselves...

 ... as were the juvenile Great Crested Grebes.

Oh! and plenty of young rabbits... this little fella had no fear and let me get quite close.

Linking to Our World Tuesday, Tuesday Muse and Wild Bird Wednesday
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42 comments:

  1. Nancy9 June 2013 at 11:49

    So adorable -- even the baby coots. :)

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  2. Carole M.9 June 2013 at 11:53

    ...each delightful images from you Drew; glad that spring is happening and you're out and about with your camera

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  3. Cezar and Léia9 June 2013 at 12:26

    The young animals are so precious!
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  4. Unknown9 June 2013 at 12:55

    The babies are so adorable!

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  5. ADRIAN9 June 2013 at 13:52

    The young great crested grebe is a beauty. I've never seen a juvenile. Thanks for posting it Andrew.

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  6. Sondra9 June 2013 at 14:31

    I think thats the first young GC-Grebe Ive seen also, or at least in that stage..Very attractive with the stripes on the face! Each one of these young are cuddly n cute!!!

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  7. Coloring Outside the Lines9 June 2013 at 14:35

    Lots of cute little ones- great captures.

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  8. TexWisGirl9 June 2013 at 15:21

    just plumb full of cuteness! adorable ones, no matter furred or feathered.

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  9. John @ Beans and I on the Loose9 June 2013 at 15:39

    Great color and clarity in these pictures.

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  10. holdingmoments9 June 2013 at 17:42

    Great to see all the new life at this time of the year Andrew.

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  11. Heather Wilde9 June 2013 at 21:02

    The Great Crested Grebe chicks are gorgeous. No baby Squirrels? oops!

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  12. Phil Slade9 June 2013 at 21:08

    You captures some real nice close-up there Andrew - the young grebes in particular. And separated from their parents at this time of year is a difficult shot to get.

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  13. Kay9 June 2013 at 21:29

    Wonderful photos.

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  14. Anonymous9 June 2013 at 22:51

    I've never seen them that young with the colored fuzz on their heads. So cute! Nice to see the baby geese.

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  15. Michelle10 June 2013 at 00:39

    Love seeing all of those little ones swimming.

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  16. Arija10 June 2013 at 02:46

    That looks like a population explosion. Nature is wonderful at any time but the breeding season is just so very special.
    Thanks Drew . . . xox

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  17. i stora drag10 June 2013 at 10:18

    Such lovely photos of the sweet little children! We saw the first Mute Swans kids the other day, here in Sweden.
    Greetings Pia

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  18. Maude Lynn10 June 2013 at 14:25

    Sweet shots!

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  19. Unknown10 June 2013 at 16:04

    Wonderful post! The top shot is my favourite.

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  20. Sallie (FullTime-Life)10 June 2013 at 18:32

    Beautiful spring -- so full of new life. Wonderful post.

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  21. Carver10 June 2013 at 20:07

    Wonderful shots. It's great to see the new babies.

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  22. Jenn Jilks10 June 2013 at 20:08

    What fun! The babies are growing like mad!
    Cheers from Cottage Country!

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  23. Unknown10 June 2013 at 20:13

    Beautiful sequence!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  24. Sylvia K10 June 2013 at 20:13

    Oh, yes, I love those babies, too!! And what delightful captures for the day! Wonderful look at your world, Andrew! Have a great week!

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  25. Fun6010 June 2013 at 20:14

    What a cute rabbit I can't believe it just sat there!

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  26. mick10 June 2013 at 20:54

    Great photos - it looks like its been a very good spring for all the birds.

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  27. Linda Kittmer10 June 2013 at 21:01

    Beautiful shots. I love that young rabbit!

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  28. MadSnapper10 June 2013 at 21:47

    love all the babies, my favorite baby is the moorhen, he is so cute.

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  29. Beppan10 June 2013 at 22:01

    Great shots of cute little ones!!

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  30. Bob Bushell10 June 2013 at 22:02

    Brilliant images Andrew.

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  31. EG CameraGirl11 June 2013 at 13:16

    What a treat to see all this wildlife! I have never seen very young coots like this in a nest.

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  32. Carletta11 June 2013 at 18:53

    Lovely captures of the new babies! I love that fuzzy little moorhen.
    Little Bunny seems enamored with you and your camera. :)

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  33. FAB11 June 2013 at 18:55

    I have been seeing similar scenes in the last few days but you got the shots. Nice series Andrew.

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  34. HansHB11 June 2013 at 20:31

    A lot of beautiful photos!
    Nice to see!

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  35. Connie Smiley11 June 2013 at 22:58

    How darling! You had quite a weekend!

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  36. eileeninmd11 June 2013 at 23:56

    Great photos and birds. I really like to Coot chicks.

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  37. Unknown12 June 2013 at 01:52

    Great nature photos!

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  38. Karen12 June 2013 at 02:42

    All very sweet. Lovely captures!

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  39. BlueShell12 June 2013 at 08:23

    Hi Drew! So wonderful to "see you again"!
    Your Photos are magnificent, as always.
    Love the rabbit!
    Hugs
    BShell
    (I had to quit Blogger because I was having a bunch of anonymous offensive comments)
    Blueshell.azurara.net

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  40. Kenneth Cole Schneider12 June 2013 at 11:39

    It's a great time of the year. Nice images of the new families.

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  41. Liz13 June 2013 at 08:22

    Lovely images, Andrew! The babies are gorgeous!

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  42. Magia da Inês16 June 2013 at 12:12

    ¸.•°✿✿⊱彡

    Passei para admirar suas fotografias.
    Ótima e criativas fotos da natureza selvagem. Os coelhos são muito rápidos e ariscos, é muito difícil fotografar um livre na natureza, parabéns!!!

    ✿º° Bom domingo!
    º°♪ Boa semana!
    Beijinhos .♫º

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