Ducks are common all over the Lehigh Valley. But never have I seen a duck nest right along side of a house. This Momma Duck decided to make her nest right below my kitchen window.
If you look closely you can see the Mom's head and half of her body.
Momma Ducks barely ever leave their nests. Only at night does the Momma duck leave the nest. She leaves her nest only to go visit her life long mate and to get a drink. This Momma duck does this routine for 20-40 days. (or until her eggs hatch)
This is a picture of all the eggs the mother duck has laid. Not all the eggs have hatched, but we now have a happy duck family waddling around our yard.
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