Another horrific night last night in the garden - we all kept look out and saw no one but in the morning 14 ducklings have vanished, now only have 10 left, we are all so sad.
Humans came and moved the pen and have found the culprit - a weasle or stoat run has been dug under the duck house and came out under the house ramp where it could not be seen. They have now moved the pen with the remaining ducklings and are building a new house for them. We can't have another night like that!
At least the mystery is solved and faith in human kind is restored!
Thanks to those who are as upset as we are for you kind thoughts.
The "wild" white ducklings reported two blogs ago are now 5 in number but they are growing very well and as each day passes have more chances of reaching maturity - it is a tough life in the country!
There is also another white duck sitting on eggs at the moment.
Talking of my feathered friends - spotted a wild barn owl in the back field last night.... lovely to see, wonder if it has a nest nearby?
A Duck's Diary at The Jinney Ring Hanbury, Worcestershire
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