A mum Mandarin duck was standing watching her one remaining chick at the edge of the Long Water in Kensington Gardens.
Dad was snoozing on the top of a nearby post.
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| Sleepy Mandarin drake |
The duckling decided to look for something to eat.
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| Mandarin duckling looking for food |
A Magpie flew to the edge of the water. It was looking very interested in the duckling.
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| Magpie on the edge of the bank |
Mum Mandarin flew up at it and chased it around, so it flew off. Thank goodness! Then dad Mandarin woke up.
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| Beautiful Mandarin drake |
The Mandarin duck decided that it was time to make a move.
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| Mandarin duck in water while duckling is still on dry land |
The female started to swim away. The baby eventually got into the water, but I don't have a photo.
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| Female Mandarin duck |
The male followed behind. He is so gorgeous!
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| Mandarin drake with reflection in the water |
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