Pearl District  |  June 23rd, 2008 By Ken AaronKen Aaron

Tanner Ducks

Some of you may have noticed that we have a resident pair of mallard ducks in Tanner Springs who have ducklings. Friday evening I spent a bit of time in Tanner and got these shots. If you are relatively calm, don't try and get too close, and generally don't appear threatening momma will bring the little guys out.

 

 

Ducklings at Tanner

The little ones can be bold and get ahead of mom.

 

Dad

Dad seems to hang out where he wants...

 

mom

Leaving mom to mind the little ones.

 

duckies
Yeah, they are cute.

 

 

 

 


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Ken Aaron is co-founder and photo editor of Neighborhood Notes. When he removes the camera from his face, Ken enjoys biking and hiking in and around Portland, tasting the amazing food in town, sampling the variety of bourbon-based drinks our fabulous bartenders dream up, and keeping tabs on the Ducks, SF Giants and 49ers. Sometimes, just for fun, more...

6 Comments
  1. CP
    June 23rd, 2008
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    Great pcs. Very heartwarming. Thanks.

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  2. Jerry
    June 24th, 2008
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    Great photos! I saw the pair a few days ago, but not the ducklings. Thanks for documenting nature in the Pearl.

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  3. Camille
    June 25th, 2008
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    So Cute! I saw the ducks last year, just trying out the spring. Looks like I'm not the only one that thinks the Pearl is a nice place to raise a family. :]

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  4. Shooter
    June 25th, 2008
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    Thanks everyone for your comments! As I get some free time I'll head back out for updates.

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  5. La Loca
    June 30th, 2008
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    Way too cute! Do we know if they sought out their new home in Tanner Springs, or if a resident assisted them with their move?

    I vote for the neighborhood picking names for our new little neighbors. : )

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  6. Myra
    July 2nd, 2008
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    There were 3 little duckies...not sure what happened. Where is daddy during all of this anyway. He was around when they first discovered the pond and soon disappeared. Whatssup with that? I do enjoy checking up on them and watch the gregarious little duckies.

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  7. anna
    December 8th, 2009
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    All the ducks moved because the mom was hit by a car.

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  8. Anna
    December 8th, 2009
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    The poor mother duck got hit by a car and the family moved.

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