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ODE to WILL

In early April, 2014 the first duckling brood hatched at the Peachtree Heights Duck Pond. Thanks to a fellow walker's tip, I captured the brood of six duckling hours of hatching.

Within days the brood reduced to one sole survivor named WILL - for his Will to Survive! Over the next several weeks I gave almost daily FB updates on WILL's well being and he garnered an impressive following.

My heart sank the first day I visited the Duck Pond to find his Mother alone, no WILL. Two more visits confirmed our feisty little guy most likely became a tasty snack for the pond snapping turtles or other predators.

This album is my ode to a powerful little being who spoke directly to my heart on so many occasions. I know his spirit soars and he is most pleased with his short, yet powerful life.
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  • 04-09-14 The young new mother gathers her brood for a safe rest under her puffed chest.

    04-09-14 The young new mother gathers her brood for a safe rest under her puffed chest.

  • 04-09-14 A group shot of the new duckling brood - love the determined look of the one in front!

    04-09-14 A group shot of the new duckling brood - love the determined look of the one in front!

  • 04-09-14 An optical illusion with the young duckling in the water with her siblings upside down in the reflection.  The focus is on the duckling so the reflection is not as clear as it was to the eye.  I love the white feather barely touching the water yet with its own reflection.

    04-09-14 An optical illusion with the young duckling in the water with her siblings upside down in the reflection. The focus is on the duckling so the reflection is not as clear as it was to the eye. I love the white feather barely touching the water yet with its own reflection.

  • 04-09-14 I love the lmost perfect reflection of Mamma Duck.  An added bonus are two of the ducklings in the background.

    04-09-14 I love the lmost perfect reflection of Mamma Duck. An added bonus are two of the ducklings in the background.

  • 04-09-14 A sure sign of spring is the first batch of cute ducklings, just in time for Easter.

    04-09-14 A sure sign of spring is the first batch of cute ducklings, just in time for Easter.

  • 04/19/14 This young fella is on a mission!  At about ten days old, he is the sole survivor out of a total of six in his brood.  It takes this type of determination to survive when the odds are stacked against the young ones.

    04/19/14 This young fella is on a mission! At about ten days old, he is the sole survivor out of a total of six in his brood. It takes this type of determination to survive when the odds are stacked against the young ones.

  • 04-19-14 Even with his "tough stuff" spirit, this fella's innocence shines through.

    04-19-14 Even with his "tough stuff" spirit, this fella's innocence shines through.

  • 04-19-14 Staying close to Momma is key to survival.

    04-19-14 Staying close to Momma is key to survival.

  • 04-19-14 .... sooooo cute @ ten days old!

    04-19-14 .... sooooo cute @ ten days old!

  • 04-26-14 The little fella is tired after an active spring day.

    04-26-14 The little fella is tired after an active spring day.

  • 04-24-14 The sole surving duckling at 15 days old.  Note how the late afternoon Sun seems to put a spotlight on the young fella.

    04-24-14 The sole surving duckling at 15 days old. Note how the late afternoon Sun seems to put a spotlight on the young fella.

  • 04-28-14 WILL with his Mamma taking respite before the major storms hit Atlanta later this evening. This is the final WILL sighting - Farewell my feisty, lovely being until we meet again!

    04-28-14 WILL with his Mamma taking respite before the major storms hit Atlanta later this evening. This is the final WILL sighting - Farewell my feisty, lovely being until we meet again!

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    04-26-14 The little fella is tired after an active spring day.
    04-24-14 The sole surving duckling at 15 days old.  Note how the late afternoon Sun seems to put a spotlight on the young fella.
    04-28-14 WILL with his Mamma taking respite before the major storms hit Atlanta later this evening. This is the final WILL sighting - Farewell my feisty, lovely being until we meet again!