A Limpkin Family

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Limpkin Chick
This morning I drove to one of my favorite places near Lake Jesup, and I happened to find a family of Limpkins.  Mom and Dad were both feeding their four little chicks, and it looks like they just recently hatched. I usually only come here occasionally for just a few minutes to see what ducks may be floating out on Lake Jesup, but now I think I'll have to come here once a week or so and check up on these little ones.  I'm always amazed at how tender the adults can be in caring for their chicks. I kept my distance from them, and while occasionally they would come relatively close to me, most of these photos are pretty heavily cropped.

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Limpkin with Chick
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  1. Wonderful series on the family! I think our warm winter has caused many birds to celebrate spring early. Saw a Sandhill Crane chick earlier this week. Really nice photos, Scott!

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