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Mama Duck and her new babies

21 Wednesday Jun 2023

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Mama Duck nested in our backyard again this year, and we have spent the last few months watching the swimming dates and courting rituals, and keeping an eye on her and her nest. Everyone who works in the yard was notified to keep their distance, and we have done everything in our power to keep her safe.

This morning, 11 little ducklings emerged for the first time. ❣️

We watched them for awhile, and then she gathered them up and was ready to go. We opened the gate for her, and she took her new babies out into the world. We escorted her as far as possible down the street to make sure she didn’t encounter any cars, and then had to say goodbye.

She’s a good mom. Hopefully, we will see her again next year. 🦆