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“When I grow up, I want to be just like my Dad!”

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Mum (left with white head) and Dad (on the right with black head) with two of their ducklings (there were around 8 ducklings in total).

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Feeding time!

I spotted this family of Paradise Ducks in the Christchurch Botanical Gardens. They were quite an attraction, and it was very hard to get up close, especially as Daddy Duck was watching me like a hawk!

3 responses to “Paradise Ducklings (NZ Native Ducklings)”

  1. Mike avatar

    What beautiful colours. Nicely captured.

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  2. Lachezar avatar

    The bottom shot is sparklingly wonderful!

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  3. Quackers avatar

    I have the privledge of hand rearing a paradise duckling.

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    Here’s a public link with more information about the bird feeders – https://cdn.neighbourly.co.nz/public/rangiora/rangiora/message/48485358

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    Hi there, this design is great! Do you have any knowledge as to who makes them? I’d love to purchase…

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    Here’s a public link with more information about the bird feeders – https://cdn.neighbourly.co.nz/public/rangiora/rangiora/message/48485358

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    Hi there, this design is great! Do you have any knowledge as to who makes them? I’d love to purchase…