ducklings and mama

These are the ducklings and their mama that live by my office =)

When I tried to get closer, she spread her tail feathers to cover the ducklings. I wasn't sure if she was trying to hide them from my sight or from the sun. I couldn't get too close because I didn't want to startle her, and I definitely didn't want to get attacked. I hope I get to see more of them as they grow older.