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Here Mama is hunkered down in protective mode. She will sit tall when no one is about, but as soon as I go near the door she takes this postion. She’s such a good Mom!
The chicks are growing. I think it’s just a matter of time before they have to leave the nest.

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Nikon D300s| Nikkor 17-35mm @ 35mm| f2.8| 1/500sec| ISO 400| Manual Mode| Hand-held