Ducks 2006

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Having had no ducks after we left for the US in March 2005 we thought we'd lost them forever, especially Kathryn.....but.......

On March 20, Kathryn returned and inspected the new facilities... ...which obviously were appreciated...
...so much that next day she brought a friend  we've named "O'Toole" ...by April 28 Kathryn was sitting awaiting the births
   
then on May 9 the chicks started to hatch with 6 live births
   
6 ducklings were born... ...but 3 eggs remained in the nest
By may 25 they were down to 3 ducklings........2 by May 27.
and then  disaster struck...another one disappeared.........Kathryn was killed on the road...and "Karen" was killed by 4 Mallard males
The next day a new couple arrived: "Lovejoy" and "Charlotte" They keep coming and going (July 15)
 
As well as Ducks we were joined by "Buddy"  

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