Last year, I was so happy to get a chance to see this family of ducks spending some time nearby...
Aren't they precious? They warmed my heart and just made me feel lucky to be there. :o)
Not to worry -- the little guy directly behind his mom was not hurt! He was doing a little turnaround. :o)
She's a great mom! She kept a very close watch on her babies the entire time I was there. I think she was a little wary of me at first -- she kept her distance, and her babies followed her wherever she went. I could understand...I mean, I'd be wary, too, if some weird person was sitting nearby, smiling from ear to ear, pointing a camera at me. Heh! I sat there for a long time, though, and I think she eventually thought I was "okay" and wasn't there to harm them. :o) Then she swam right up to me and warmed my heart [again]...
To all moms, I hope you had a great Mother's Day! :o)