Tuesday 5 April 2011

Ducklings expected


There is plenty of mallard activity including at least two pairs around the moat. The social life of mallards is complex so I am not always up to speed with the situation and sometimes the ducklings arrival is unexpected. Today two males were sleeping on the lawn. I am not sure whether they are two expectant fathers killing time whilst their mates are on the nest or just two stray males hanging out. In any case I am hopeful of some ducklings , if not this month then early in May.

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