Weekly Photo Challenge: Close

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

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

  2. this is just a stunning photograph…love it

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

  4. this photo is just perfect mj, such great detail!

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