This mornings dreich weather only got worse when I looked into the blind ducklings box. The poor wee thing was laying dead on it's back in the feed tray!
It was a gut wrenching moment as I tried to work out what had happened. The only possible explanation appears that it had fallen on it's back and was unable to get back on it's feet. I have seen ducklings in the past fall on their back when trying to climb up , then struggle to right themselves, usually successfully. The difference here, was that there was nothing to get purchase on like grass or stones. Unforeseen tragedy and a case of "The best laid plans of Mice and men..."
Although it avoids me having to make a future life or death decision, I have a deep feeling of sadness today. Dealing with wildlife can be rewarding... but also gut wrenching.
2 comments:
Your success rate is second to none..this poor thing wasnt meant to be...sad
This type of failure does not rest easy.
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