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.
Your success rate is second to none..this poor thing wasnt meant to be...sad
ReplyDeleteThis type of failure does not rest easy.
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