Wood Duck mom keeps her ducklings out of the rain

Wings act as a tent for baby ducks

May 29, 2015 at 9:30PM
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Rain today (Friday) kept many of us inside or under umbrellas. It's sort of the same for ducks. This hen Wood Duck was providing cover for her six ducklings, one of which is checking on the weather. Ducks can be wet on the bottom, it seems, but should be dry on top. A soggy duckling loses heat quickly.

(James J. Williams /The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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