Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Loon family, mallard family and a winner



George was right! I have a Loon's nest at my cabin! They are building a nest right at the end of our unfinished dock. What's ironic is that Greg and I named our cabin the "Loon's Nest." No, not because I wear crazy pajamas and he sings Mexican polka songs all the time, but I'd understand why you would think that! (P.S. George, I believe I have your address so I will send out your Loon card!)

This photo was taken far away because during nesting season, a Loon will abandon its nest if you disturb them. They are finicky little duckies! But, I will be getting out my tripod for my mac daddy lens as well as a video camera. I'm about to be a Loon mama!


Also, Mrs. Mallard has a big brood. She had 11 babies! I think I'm going to call them the Duggar family....

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24 comments:

  1. Wall-to-wall booksMay 25, 2010 at 12:59 PM

    Oh my goooooosh! Those baby duckies are sooooo cute!
    Congratulations on the nest, how exciting.

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  2. PatsyMay 25, 2010 at 1:12 PM

    Lucky George, this will be fun to watch.
    Patsy

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  3. Busy Bee SuzMay 25, 2010 at 2:11 PM

    Lol; The Duggars!!!
    I am so happy for you, I imagine this is going to give you so much joy for a loooonnnnnggggg time.

    So, are you not allowed to use your dock now? Does that mean Greg gets a pass on finishing it? I am thinking Greg planted the nest there. :) I am just sayin'

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  4. AnonymousMay 25, 2010 at 2:31 PM

    Congratulations on all the babies! That's quite the family you've got there in Michigan! WoW!

    Can't wait to see more pics! Oh & videos too!!!

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  5. grammyMay 25, 2010 at 2:39 PM

    How fun is that
    Loons nest at the
    Loons Nest (o:

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  6. Connie and BarryMay 25, 2010 at 2:40 PM

    Another gorgeous pic! Darn, I was sure you were with chld but here you are with loons! What cute duckies, too! Love your choice of names - Duggars - that's perfect!

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  7. SAPhotographs (Joan)May 25, 2010 at 4:37 PM

    This is wonderful Shelley. It will be wonderful to see the babies hatch eventually, they are so tiny.

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  8. GoneMay 25, 2010 at 4:42 PM

    Oooooooooooooooohhhhh, how cool is that!! Cute family ~ the Duggars!! Like that!! :-)

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  9. Sandi KeeneMay 25, 2010 at 5:05 PM

    How exciting! Can't wait to see your photos with the Mac Daddy!

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  10. KarenMay 25, 2010 at 5:35 PM

    Oh Shelley! aren't they sweet?
    You must be in Heaven having a nest right there! You must be running around like a "loon`atic".
    Sorry - I just had to say it . . .

    OK, when you come out - we will go 4wd and I'll take you to the wine country with me! WHOO HOOO!!!!!!

    (Can Scout come too?)

    :) Hugs! karen

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  11. AnonymousMay 25, 2010 at 6:11 PM

    Great news Shelley! We look forward to all your great photos!

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  12. Catherine HolmanMay 25, 2010 at 6:17 PM

    How exciting Shelley! Can't wait to see more photos. Sorry about the mouse!

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  13. DarMay 25, 2010 at 7:31 PM

    Have you ever been blessed with feathered-friends-a-plenty. So anxious to see the baby loons as well.
    BlessYourHeart

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  14. ConnieMay 25, 2010 at 8:43 PM

    11 babies! That's a lot of little ducks! :D

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  15. Just a little something from JudyMay 25, 2010 at 8:52 PM

    Thank goodness you have a great camera and a powerful lens because that just might mean that we have the opportunity to watch this fun process. So exciting!

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  16. GeorgeMay 25, 2010 at 9:18 PM

    Congratulations on becoming a Loon Mama. I look forward to seeing some of the pictures you get from your long lens.
    Thanks for the Loon card.

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  17. joatedMay 25, 2010 at 9:49 PM

    Your hubby has got to be pleased! Now you have a reason to go even loonier and he can't work on the dock for a couple of weeks! That's a win-win in anybody's book.

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  18. Tammy ~ Country Girl at Home ~May 25, 2010 at 10:16 PM

    Oh they knew where to build a nest....right where it will be appreciated! Congratulations, Shelley! I can't wait to see all of those pics!

    Duggar family...cute! :)

    Tammy

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  19. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsMay 25, 2010 at 11:18 PM

    Loonie, schmonnie! I love that you have a loon family at your dock! Can't wait to see all of the pictures as they grow.
    xo
    Penny

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  20. DarlaMay 26, 2010 at 5:29 AM

    How much fun, you sound so excitied! Think the Duggars is a fitting name.

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  21. Rural RamblerMay 26, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    Well that is just the best news Shelley! Good for us too cause we will get to see pictures :) Sweet family of ducks too!

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  22. cindyzlogicMay 27, 2010 at 2:48 AM

    Super sweet ducklings! I'll be looking forward to seeing baby Loons. Great photog, Shelley!

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  23. Betsy Banks AdamsMay 27, 2010 at 8:22 AM

    Good for George!!!! He's just so smart... I 'sorta' said that also in my first comment--but didn't mention nest. I did think that though.. GMTA you know!!! ha

    I'm so happy that the loons are nesting right there at the cabin. How special is that.... Keep us posted.

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  24. KnatoleeMay 29, 2010 at 8:14 AM

    How amazing is THAT? A loon nest!!

    And I love the ducklings.

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