The image shows a mother merganser duck and her ducklings swimming in a body of water. The mother duck is in the center of the image, with her head above the water and her body partially submerged in the water. She has a brown head and neck, and her wings are spread out as she swims. Behind her, there are six ducklings, all of which are brown and white in color. The duckling on the left is slightly larger than the mother duck, and they are all facing towards the right side of the frame. The water is calm and still, with small ripples visible on the surface.