There have been some distant cousins living at our pond for quite a while now. The grass hadn't even turned green when they moved in.
After they had been there for a few weeks, the female laid her eggs, and she has been nesting on the pond's island ever since. I think she feels safe there. And her husband certainly keeps a close watch over her.
Our people have been sneaking down to the pond just to watch those cousins. There were some dogs that came visiting one day, and the nice lady had to shoo them away before they swam to the island. Then yesterday, our people had binoculars, a spotter's scope, and a camera, all just to watch a few baby cousins swimming in the pond.
I didn't understand the excitement until I saw the little things. They're so cute!
This morning, we saw the mom and dad marching those 6 little babies up the hill in the taller grass. I guess they're headed for a different pond to raise those babies. Good bye little cousins. Hope to see you later.
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