Wednesday 14 July 2010

Just A Lily Pool?

Photos Copyright: Maggie May

At first glance, this just looked like a fairly ordinary ornamental lily pool, fairly pleasing to the eye, but on close inspection there was something there that caught my attention.


I zoomed in and saw these tiny little ducklings enjoying the sunshine in The Winter Gardens at Weston Super Mare.


Their mum was grubbing about in the border, looking for worms.
Then I noticed the ramp that someone had placed in the pool for the ducklings to climb out of the water.

I hope this little brood manages to survive the aggressive seagulls that circle all around them.
I will go back as soon as I can and see how they are getting on.

32 comments:

Maria said...

That was a great find, Maggie May. I think I'll have to get myself a camera. Of course I say that a lot now, but @ least it means I'm going in the right direction even if I'm not already gone there.:) xxx

Casdok said...

Awwww so cute :)

Ayak said...

Lovely photos Maggie...thanks for sharing xx

SandyCarlson said...

I hope they make it, too, Maggie! What a beautiful place to start life.

Irene said...

You do find the most interesting things to take pictures of.

Mimi said...

Fluffy little babies, they're gorgeous!
fair play to you for spotting them- good eye!

Akelamalu said...

Sweet little fluffy chicks - beautiful. I hope they survive too. :)

Sueann said...

Wonderful pics Maggie!! The ducklings are adorable and I too hope they survive those seagulls. What a cute idea to place a ramp there.
And what beautiful water garden!!
Hugs
SueAnn

Anonymous said...

What a delightful find! Hope they make it.

secret agent woman said...

Awww. Ducklings and chicks are high on the cuteness list.

Unknown said...

These little guys are so cute!

Celia said...

Great fuzzy little critter, and a reminder why I should carry my camera around, thanks.

Anonymous said...

Terrific find, Maggie. Makes me feel like never eating a duck breast sauteed in butter and Quince jelly ever again.

Anonymous said...

I hope they make it. So sweet. xxxxx

Chloe m said...

Adorable! I just love ducklings.

I want me some of that cuteness.

Debbie said...

How sweet are they!!! I hope you let us know if they are ok!! so cute!

GranthamLynn said...

Oh I loved the photo. I read your caption and found the little ducklings. I loved this photo thanks for sharing. I came over from Bernie's I was lured by your name. Nice to meet you.
Have a Blessed Thursday,
Sherry

david mcmahon said...

Nice work, Maggie!

Sorry I've been out of the loop for so long, but do say a very big Hi to Eddie Bluelights for me.

It's been VERY busy since I wrote my last blog post - but did you know I caught up with DarylE in NYC recently?

Take care ....

Marguerite said...

Lovely water garden and photos! The ducklings are so cute and I hope they survive. Blessings, Marguerite

Rosaria Williams said...

What a neat find! Lovely!

Midlife Roadtripper said...

Oh, yes, I hate the seagulls. The ducklings are precious. Hope they are still there.

Tracey said...

Awwwww they're gorgeous.. you seem like me and carry your camera all over with you.. its a good idea to do this as you never know what you'll see when out and about xx

CiCi said...

There is something so sweet about ducklings. I want to cuddle them and hold them.

Rose said...

Aren't they adorable?! And kudos to the Good Samaritan who put in the ramp for them. I would love to have an "ordinary" lily pond like this...and a few baby ducklings would be nice as well:)

Hilary said...

Ducklings always evoke the Awwww response in me. So sweet.

Lakeland Jo said...

gorgeous. When we take time to actually stop and take notice and really look its amazing what types of miracles are around X

Cheryl Kohan said...

What wonderful photographs! You should definitely pick one of these to enter in the San Francisco Botanical Gardens contest! Really, you should.

Mickle in NZ said...

So good to see the wee ramp placed in by a fellow human. And a beautiful spot, dear Maggie - I first came across the placename Weston Super Mare in a sixth form geography lesson......

confess I immediately thought it should be the name of some incredibly successful racing horse!

Hope Mother duck and her wee darlings are okay. Sending care and huggles to you, Harry and wee, furry Ash,

Michelle and the abundantly furry Zebby

Strawberry Jam Anne said...

How lovely and what a lucky find Maggie. They are so pretty and it was very kind of someone to have put a ramp there for them. As you say I hope they all survive. Next time I am in WSM I must go and have a look and see if I can see them. A x

Nikki (Sarah) said...

awww. so cute. Interesting what things really make us smile like these little ducklings.

Katherine Krige said...

what a pleasant surprise!

Joey said...

You never manage to amaze me, Maggie Mae. I pray those babies survive!

I think God led you to them, after all He's given you the gift of "the eye" and the insight to see what everyone else might miss.

Joey