Photographer's Comment: This shot was taken about 2 nautical miles into Great South Bay, Long Island, NY. They were heading from Fire Island to the mainland. I followed them in my sailboat for a mile. They never stopped once. What a pack of troopers. Notice that the mother is holding her wings up in order to provide a windbreak for the little ones. I have no idea what would have motivated her to take them on this long trek, which was probably about five miles over rough water.

Tags: Mallard baby ducks

Viewer Comments:

By smokeydawg (2007-08-31 13:32:50 ): Very nice capture of this not so little family.

By maureenyoung52 (2007-08-31 06:49:58 ): Lucky you in your sailboat. Very sweet capture.

By johnwillems (2007-08-31 00:42:06 ): Nice. Lovely.

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