Caring for Chicks

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Comments


Jane LeBlanc

a month ago

Great work in a tricky situation Debra. My lens is never long enough, no matter how long it is!!

Debra Plett

a month ago

Isn’t that the truth. Thanks very much Jane.

Yves Langlois

a month ago

You made a very good shot out of a problematic condition of shooting Debra. Good focus make them recognisable and I like the pitch black birds over the very nice blue colour of the water. For me these birds are a nightmare because I see them few times in the season and they are always too far away from the shore. I think they like to fish in deep waters.

Debra Plett

a month ago

Thanks Yves I appreciate the feedback. I do believe you are right about that especially when they have chicks with them. I had seen a couple of vultures cruising the bay earlier in the day so I think all waterfowl parents are on high alert.

Heather Mellon

a month ago

Even through the distance you can see how involved both parents are in the raising of their chicks, Debra. The close up view shows very nice detail and how well they stand out against the blue waters. Beautiful shot.

Debra Plett

a month ago

Thanks Heather for the feedback. I hope one day the loons come in close enough to get that perfect shot.

Description
Late afternoon I spotted these two loons swimming a fair distance away from the dock. I could tell through my lens that they were carrying chicks under their wings. They slowly fished for minnows and would then feed the chick under the wing. Due to the distance I was from them I unable to get a close enough shot of nature in action.
Taken By
Debra Plett
Taken On
June 19, 2025
Tagged
common loons chicks eagle dogtooth provincial park lake animal bird waterfowl anseriformes water ducks vertebrate fluid beak water_bird liquid duck
  • Focal: 600
  • Lens Model: Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
  • Shutter speed: 0.0004 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 9

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