This is the last box to have a tenant. I went down June 8th, and she was still on the nest. The eggs showed no signs of hatching. On June 9th, the box was empty and 10 ducklings are off on an adventure. NOTHING on either trailcam. I am so disappointed. We're done for the year.
We've had some cold temperatures, but they were to hatch on or after June 5th.
Sadly, the crows had been harassing her.
Here she is hopping back into the box.
June
The last few days continued to be cool. They are tucked and cozy inside the box, with wood shavings. On top of that, downy feathers. I estimated 10 eggs by gently feeling inside the box.
Suddenly, on the weekend, we had higher temperatures and sunshine. It was a fine weekend. Sunday morning, they were gone.
7 comments:
Oh my, what a lovely wood duck family. The babies are adorable.
Enjoy your day, have a happy weekend ahead!
I hope they made it safely away!
Lovely babies in the nest, one day you will capture their flight. Looks like you at last have some really spring-like days.
You've given the family a safe start, and that's a good thing.
Too bad their stay is so brief.
Cute babies :)
Oh I too wish you had caught more on camera, however so happy they seem to have fledged safety! Interesting and thanks for sharing, Jenn.
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