We have concerns: We know there is a turtle lurking somewhere about, and wood ducks are notoriously shy and skittish. But the babies can't fly yet, so mama is stuck trying to protect them. We didn't want to disturb her, but had to get a picture.
This morning on our walk, we only saw this one loner duckling:
We heard a "plop" and then saw this guy. Maybe Mama is keeping them in the tree above the water? Maybe the turtle or other predator got all but one last night?
We will continue to look for them quietly and hope this one isn't an orphan. In any event, having this family here is wonderful!
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