Family swim!

[elleng]

Last edited Thu May 9, 2024, 11:15 PM - Edit history (1)

They leave the nest when 1-2 days old, depending on weather, and can walk, swim, feed, and even dive. They have enough energy remaining in their yolk sac to survive 2 days before feeding.

[Walleye]

1. Very nice, those pictures have a calming effect

[elleng]

2. for me too!

[blm]

3. Sweet

[AllaN01Bear]

4. what walleye said i second that elleng.

[elleng]

5. Good!

[AllaN01Bear]

6. i like to see em on their mothers back when out and about.

[elleng]

7. Just noticed, in background, looks like osprey hanging around!

3rd pic.

REALLY excitng to me, as haven't seen any this year (until today.)

[AllaN01Bear]

8. wonder if the honkers parents are aware of it. ?

most likely.

[elleng]

9. Sure, but they may not care, not like they go home to sleep on nest @ night!

Will surely be watching!