Panic stations this afternoon when a local resident, Eddie Lang, found a lost duckling in Claymore gardens.
Knowing it was most likely one of a newly hatched brood, I asked Eddie to have a look around the area again. Thankfully an hour later, he discovered the mother duck with 7 ducklings happy to get her lost duckling back ! The task now was to get her across the Town safely to the River. Eddie and myself walked behind at a pace to suit the duck and her ducklings. The Traffic on the main road was back to the usual busy A96 but we made it across, up Douglas street, then across the high street, to the Town square - finally down the steps to the riverside!
This duck has successfully reared several broods over the years in Glebe road, her favoured spot! However the road crossings are deadly, as we know from Doris experience 5 weeks ago! Anyhow I checked the river tonight and she was there with the ducklings.
A successful outcome, and thanks to Eddie for his help and the photos and video below.
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