It would seem that the last recorded sighting of Musk Duck breeding in Canberra was back in 1987, so after a report of young being sighted i had to go and have a look.
The mother was very busy diving for yabbies and shrimp to feed her young.
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Just WOW. Superb photos Shorty and a great find.
Thanks, Rick. I enjoyed your article in SEQ Warbler for September.
Shorty......Canon gear
Canberra
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How marvelous Shorty! I wonder why they are back after such a long time away? Better environmental conditions, increased food source etc perhaps. Amazing shots, fingers crossed they stick around and thrive. Love the entire sequence, and I know mum is feeding baby in the second to last shot, but still such a sweet almost intimate moment.
West Coast Tasmania
Thanks, Annie. Yeah not sure, we have plenty of dams with food for them, so not sure why but glad they have.
Shorty......Canon gear
Canberra
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Amazing shots. I've never seen a Musk duck before but i realy want to. I love the shots with the yabbies.
William.S
Thanks, Will. Hope you get to see some soon.
Shorty......Canon gear
Canberra
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Fantastic pictures and sequence. I have not seen young Musk Ducks before... they are quite different. Wonderful that they are back in Canberra. Sue
Thanks, Sue. It sure is great to have them around.
Shorty......Canon gear
Canberra
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