13 weeks old; Farewell!

13 weeks old; Farewell!

To think you were just a little downy fluff-ball three months ago! This past week I've...

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Uploaded on Aug 30, 2007

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More flying lessons

More flying lessons

We're back up on the roof! Vera, the duckling that grew fearful about going on the roof, is now...

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Uploaded on Aug 26, 2007

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What did I do?

What did I do?

Oh, India! (Named for her unique and lovely feather pattern), You need to fight back! Mallards...

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Uploaded on Aug 25, 2007

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Hello.

Hello.

It's funny to look eye-to-eye with Food Lady, now that we're up on the roof. And there...

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Uploaded on Aug 25, 2007

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The known world...

The known world...

...has just expanded! This duckling, coaxed up on the roof, now views the wide world for the first ...

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Uploaded on Aug 23, 2007

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Practice flight

Practice flight

Now that I've taught the ducklings to go up onto the roof, they get much more flight practice. At...

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Uploaded on Aug 22, 2007

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A little adventure

A little adventure

Today I coaxed the ducklings up onto the rooftop for the first time. About half of them were brave...

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Uploaded on Aug 21, 2007

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11 weeks old

11 weeks old

I believe I can fly I believe I can touch the sky I think about it every night and day Spread...

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Uploaded on Aug 20, 2007

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We love "food lady"!

We love "food lady"!

My friend thought it must be the blue food bag they follow, so he took it from me and tried to...

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Uploaded on Aug 14, 2007

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The family that preens together...

The family that preens together...

It's fun to have such a big family. When a brood of wild ducklings reaches this age, usually only a...

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Uploaded on Aug 13, 2007

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Ten weeks old

Ten weeks old

These two with their smooth green bills are probably boys. The duckling behind them with the dark...

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Uploaded on Aug 11, 2007

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My new wings!

My new wings!

His feathers are all in, although they must lengthen more before he can fly. Also, while the...

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Uploaded on Aug 10, 2007

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Gourmet duck food

Gourmet duck food

"Shrimp and Fish Feast" replaces the fish, tadpoles and water slugs the ducklings would be...

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Uploaded on Aug 9, 2007

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Moonlight swim

Moonlight swim

That's one way to beat the heat! The ducklings rested all day in the shade. In the evening...

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Uploaded on Aug 8, 2007

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Portrait of a fledgling duck

Portrait of a fledgling duck

They're not really ducklings anymore at nine weeks of age. They are almost fully...

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Uploaded on Aug 7, 2007

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Lazy summer day

Lazy summer day

With the temperature in the 90's this past week, the courtyard ducklings haven't been too active. ...

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Uploaded on Aug 7, 2007

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You are my Sunshine

You are my Sunshine

This is Sunshine. She's the most independent of the ducklings, often wandering off on her own. ...

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Uploaded on Aug 6, 2007

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The race is on!

The race is on!

The ducklings can get very rambunctious playing in the fountain. They especially love to race and...

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Uploaded on Aug 3, 2007

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