Young animals are always cute, aren't they?
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| 1/1000 @ f6.3, iso 400, 400mm |
And these Mallard chicks really confirm that
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| 1/640 @ f6.3, iso 400, 400mm |
Cuddly and furry who wouldn't say ahh when seeing them.
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| 1/1328 @ f6.3, iso 400, 400mm |
But a young coot, really can only attract a mothers love.
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| 1/1600 @ f6.3, iso 800, 400mm |
They are very nearly bald with eyes so dark you wonder if you're looking into an empty skull.
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| 1/2000 @ f6.3, iso 800, 400mm |
But, ugly as they are, they can be adventurous and are often getting seen off by neighbouring mothers.
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| 1/2000 @ f6.3, iso 800, 400mm |
Their mothers must love them, they are very attentive and protective. They'll attack much bigger birds to protect their young.
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| 1/1600 @ f6.3, iso 800, 400mm |
And they never seem to tire of finding food for their babies.
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| 1/800 @ f6.3, iso 800, 400mm |
All taken on a
Canon EOS 7d with an EF 100 - 400mm L series lens
