This Hooded Merganser, found at Jackson Bottom Wetlands Reserve, had a brood of 10 little ones. The young birds were spread out over a large area, so I could never get them all in the same frame. They were actively feeding among the emergent vegetation, and a few of them were diving.
Hooded Mergansers nest in hollow trees or nest boxes, just as Wood Ducks do.
Wow those are adorable, never seen the young ones before.