little mom

I was so lucky

that I went out in the garden this morning

with my cup of coffee.

(when the sun is out, I like to sit on the little steps

near the water that runs along our garden)

I also wanted to check

on the duck nest in our garden.

I did so many times before

and often saw the four eggs, almost hidden under down,

when mom was away to stretch her wings and feet ...

By this morning

I was assuming that the eggs must be infertile

because she was on the nest for such a long time

(but I should have looked it up :

28 days is normal, I know now !)

So when I looked ...

there they were !

They must have jumped from the garden just then

(the water is 70 cm deeper !)

I rushed for my camera

and took pictures

while they crossed the little stream

to the more shallow part of the water

(I moved the big Phlomis russiliana leaves aside)

... and then they were gone.

They had a good start,

hope they have a happy life

(and will not be snacks for heron or pike)

And next to the duckboards

the water lily is starting to bloom

Mmmmmm ... love my garden !