Went to Doug Larsen Park in Beenleigh yesterday and found quite a few Dusky Moorhen chicks and their parents in the lake. Luckily I was able to get near to them and managed some close-up shots of these chicks that are just showing signs of wing development.
Very cute! Is that mum in the last photo telling him to hurry up?
With quite a few chicks I think the parents were a bit frustrated trying to keep track of them all, as well as trying to feed them when they were demanding food. Interesting to watch. Just like people really!
That last photo is gorgeous.
elizabeth
I think the beak colouring of the 'mum' is still too young to be a mum, maybe a older sibling?
Love how you have coptured the colours, particulary the blue eyebrow which I've never noticed and probably only there for a brief span of their development
Ryu
Canberra
Aiming for DSLR-quality shots with a bridge camera
Yes, I think you are probably right with that Ryu. I took images of mum and dad, but this one had more appeal!. Cheers Muzz
Excellent ... great photos
I was thinking exactly the same thing. Maybe an older sibling
Brilliant
Hard to imagine they start out so small
Dont take life too seriously, it never ends well
Thanks everyone. Much appreciated. Muzz