Mallard duckling families from around Niles Pond, Henry’s Pond, and Loblolly Cove

The ducklings appear so small and vulnerable when crossing the road

Ducklings hungrily foraging in the seaweed at dusk. The duckling with the darker feathers on top of its head has a gimpy leg yet despite that, she keeps up with her sibling.

Mama Mallard with ducklings tucked under her breast and well camouflaged

There’s always one in every crowd

The bachelors