tags: mallard ducklings in a mug, birds, Image of the Day
A pair of tiny abandoned ducklings found battling against waves after being washed out to sea are being nursed back to health -- in a teacup.
The fluffy birds were saved from a watery grave when they were found by passing canoeist Chris Murray.
Image: Richard Austin.
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tags: duckling crossing, Washington state, SR-512, People Helping Birds, nature, streaming video
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Image: The Guardian.
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that is so nauseatingly cute, i could die
oh so lovely and amazing, i love ducks. hope they'll be fine and grow to swim in a pool or lake as well :)