Previously, I showed pictures of a mother Common Merganser wandering by with one chick; later eight chicks came by. Today in the rain, another momma visited with nine chicks (two pictures below). At times they did the delightful merganser–chick thing of hitching a ride on mother’s back.
So, is it too much to hope for a dozen next time?
They’re so cute….
If I came upon this photographic opportunity, I’d feel as though I could die on the spot. My life would be complete. 😉 Beautiful documentation of this family.