One Mother Duck Caring For 76 Ducklings!

Minnesota wildlife photographer Brent Cizek captured a merganser hen leading dozens of ducklings in her wake. According to experts, some birds raise their babies in a daycare system that’s called a crèche, though having upwards of 70 is unusual.

MAMA MERGANSER! I was able to track down the now famous Lake Bemidji Common Merganser that has an adopted brood of over 76 babies! I love the story that these photos tell.

Full gallery: https://t.co/wg8xioJBIG#audubonsociety #minnesota #bemidji #duck pic.twitter.com/c0Jycct4HX

— Brent Cizek (@brentcizekphoto) July 17, 2018

Another beautiful morning on Lake Bemidji.

Full gallery: https://t.co/3jz4NjnxVD pic.twitter.com/iBkC9NzLTu

— Brent Cizek (@brentcizekphoto) July 24, 2018

See the full gallery at: https://www.brentcizekphoto.com/Wildlife/716-Lake-Bemidji/