One of my muscovy ducks has hatched four ducklings.  They are the most beautiful, perfect things I've ever seen.  They are so very small.  They hardly seem real.

She's very protective of her babies.  It was difficult getting these pictures.  Everywhere I stood, she placed her body between me and the ducklings.  She's teaching them to forage.  She nibbles something, squeaks, and then the babies come running to nibble it too. 

Have I mentioned that I'm enjoying living in the country? 

Such beauty.