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.
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
ReplyDeleteAwwww so cute :)
ReplyDeleteLovely photos Maggie...thanks for sharing xx
ReplyDeleteI hope they make it, too, Maggie! What a beautiful place to start life.
ReplyDeleteYou do find the most interesting things to take pictures of.
ReplyDeleteFluffy little babies, they're gorgeous!
ReplyDeletefair play to you for spotting them- good eye!
Sweet little fluffy chicks - beautiful. I hope they survive too. :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful pics Maggie!! The ducklings are adorable and I too hope they survive those seagulls. What a cute idea to place a ramp there.
ReplyDeleteAnd what beautiful water garden!!
Hugs
SueAnn
What a delightful find! Hope they make it.
ReplyDeleteAwww. Ducklings and chicks are high on the cuteness list.
ReplyDeleteThese little guys are so cute!
ReplyDeleteGreat fuzzy little critter, and a reminder why I should carry my camera around, thanks.
ReplyDeleteTerrific find, Maggie. Makes me feel like never eating a duck breast sauteed in butter and Quince jelly ever again.
ReplyDeleteI hope they make it. So sweet. xxxxx
ReplyDeleteAdorable! I just love ducklings.
ReplyDeleteI want me some of that cuteness.
How sweet are they!!! I hope you let us know if they are ok!! so cute!
ReplyDeleteOh 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.
ReplyDeleteHave a Blessed Thursday,
Sherry
Nice work, Maggie!
ReplyDeleteSorry 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 ....
Lovely water garden and photos! The ducklings are so cute and I hope they survive. Blessings, Marguerite
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat find! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteOh, yes, I hate the seagulls. The ducklings are precious. Hope they are still there.
ReplyDeleteAwwwww 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
ReplyDeleteThere is something so sweet about ducklings. I want to cuddle them and hold them.
ReplyDeleteAren'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:)
ReplyDeleteDucklings always evoke the Awwww response in me. So sweet.
ReplyDeletegorgeous. When we take time to actually stop and take notice and really look its amazing what types of miracles are around X
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful photographs! You should definitely pick one of these to enter in the San Francisco Botanical Gardens contest! Really, you should.
ReplyDeleteSo 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......
ReplyDeleteconfess 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
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
ReplyDeleteawww. so cute. Interesting what things really make us smile like these little ducklings.
ReplyDeletewhat a pleasant surprise!
ReplyDeleteYou never manage to amaze me, Maggie Mae. I pray those babies survive!
ReplyDeleteI 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