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UPDATE: 1am, Duckling safely tucked up under Disco, job done.
The first orphaned or lost duckling arrived today, courtesy of local resident Emma, who found it around the Jubilee bridge area.
Luck was certainly on it's side today, not only being found, but by coincidence Disco our Trust Duck started to hatch her brood this afternoon!
This will give me the opportunity to surreptitiously slip the duckling in with her brood during the night.
With some still to hatch, hopefully she will be distracted enough not to notice the new addition ! Last year I did a similar thing and it worked fine. It is at least a couple of days older, but still young enough to hide under Disco.
Meanwhile it has been warmed up and fed, courtesy of the trust, while disco hatches her eggs, two can be seen this afternoon, she was sitting on 12.
In spite of the virus restrictions, the Trust fulfils it's obligations as usual.
As part of my daily exercise regime, feeding the river birds to ensure their good health ( and mine ) at this critical time of year.
Nesting is underway and many Ducks have already started.
Disco, our disabled duck has already laid 8 eggs and more to follow. Our new Swans, Slim and Sue, are still happily enjoying their new domain, and the new feeding regime.
The injured pigeon is now well on the way to a full recovery, and has taken pride of place on my ornaments shelf in the kitchen! Doing the rounds, checking out the kitchen sink and living room.
Although able to fly, I will not make the mistake of letting it go too soon, as the Sparrow hawk will still be able to single it out with missing tail feathers etc. Virus or no, I still have things to occupy my time. I hope all our Trust members are keeping fine and enjoying the blog updates. Take care .
