Ducklings vs. Dragonflies: Fabulous photos

How do the Mallard ducklings that appear every summer at the model-boat pond survive? What do they eat? A series of photos by the great nature photographer CAL VORNBERGER provide part of the answer.

Mallard duckling eyes Blue Dasher dragonfly


Mallard duckling eyeing Eastern Amberwing dragonfly.



Mallard duckling about to capture a Blue Dasher dragonfly.

All photos taken on July 9, 2005 by CAL VORNBERGER