Final development stages of the rescued ducklings is now underway, with the wing flight feathers starting to grow.
The wings are the very last part to develop, and I don't release them into the wild before then, otherwise they fall prey to Black backed gulls and other predators.
Without a mother, they need to be able to fly away from danger within days of going back to the river.
I've given them the best possible start, short video below.
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