Ducklings Galore

We have yet another Brood of Ducklings on the river, taking the current count surviving so far to 21.
It's early days but I'm hoping the survival rate will be good at this time of year. 

Main advantages of late broods, more cover for them, more food available, less predatory pressures, warmer temperatures and mothers not pounced on by drakes that are moulting. 

Lovely for people to see after the disappointing cygnet failure this year. 

Disco my disabled duck is in full moult right now and having a well deserved break, having reared 12 of her own and 24 fostered ones this season. Short video below of a fresh bath to get rid of some of those old feathers !