JKD Posted April 29, 2023 Report Share Posted April 29, 2023 Was clearing some unwanted foliage and lifting some (heavy) yorkstone on a job this week, and unfortunately/accidentally discovered a mallard's nest and 3 slow worms. We stopped cutting the foliage when the hen flew of after being disturbed. She soon came back to sit on approximately 10? eggs, and hasn't moved since 🙂 She was getting fidgety on Thursday, so won't be long before the patter of tiny feet 😃 Then, on lifting the final two slabs of yorkstone, there were 2 medium sized and 1 small slow worms 🙂 I gently ushered them into a handy bucket and released them into a suitable area across the other side of the property 😁 So hopefully no harm done and it was lovely to see these, all be it accidentally 😊 Just thought I'd share 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted April 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2023 Another zoomed in picture of the sitting mallard 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Fire Posted May 1, 2023 Report Share Posted May 1, 2023 She is sitting tight there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted May 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Rim Fire said: She is sitting tight there She certainly is ! You could see her tense up if we got too close, with a glare and a beak down pose ! Very protective,,,, hope she's successful 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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