Weekly Photo Challenge: Close

Jun 16

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Friends, these loon chicks stick close to an adult bird for protection from osprey and snapping turtles.  They are also dependent on the adults for food. Both adult birds take turns babysitting and feeding the chicks and they grow very fast.  But for several weeks they ride piggy-back and enjoy the spring sunshine.  Good thing they are cute and cuddly, not hard to keep them close, til Tomorrow MJ

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Nature Photographer, searching for questions and answers

Posted on June 16, 2012, in Birds, Crex Meadows, Nature, photography and tagged , , , , , , . Bookmark the permalink. 6 Comments.

  1. tms | June 19, 2012 at 2:58 pm

    A great picture, and a good take on the challenge: Yes, these two are close!

    Reply
  2. Jo Bryant | June 17, 2012 at 9:44 pm

    this is just a stunning photograph…love it

    Reply
  3. katecrimmins | June 17, 2012 at 1:32 pm

    I love this series with the loons. I must admit, I would love to ride piggyback on someone for a while!

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  4. dadirri7 | June 17, 2012 at 12:10 pm

    this photo is just perfect mj, such great detail!

    Reply

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