Theme - Eider Creche

[William Dickson]

Canon 1DX
f/4 500mm with 1.4
f/8
1/1000
ISO 640

When these females raise their chicks, they do so by forming a creche. It could be any number of adults. Never the males. I have seen one mother with 30 chicks swimming behind her, and on another extreme 10 mothers with 1 chick. I captured this one from the shoreline at my home town. They were perched on a small island, showing at low tide. I kinda thought it was cute, with all ducklings sleeping

Will

[Bill Dix]

Thanks for sharing this, Will. It reminds me of a similar scene I observed a few years back on an island off the Maine coast. Love the little fuzzy sleeping chicks.

[Glenn Pure]

A nice insight into the world of these ducks, Will. The little ones are cute for sure! Good DOF and colours here. The harsh light isn't ideal though with the strong shadows, as I'm sure you know. I'd be interested to see one in softer light if the opportunity arises. Thanks for sharing.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Interesting info about this species! Not a scene we see every day. Tough conditions, but you did best you could. Looks like all the adults are aware of your passing by, and the chicks simply don't care

[John Mack]

Nice seen looks like two of the mothers are giving you the death stare.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Will, a lovely scene to show off the theme. I do like how 'most' of the females are all looking the same way.

[William Dickson]

Thanks guys, I know it wasn't the best light, but i liked the scene here

Will