Mallard ducks

Hello everyone. Last March two mallard ducks started to appear on the cricket outfield I maintain. As the weeks went by I realised she was nesting in a tree. She successfully appaeared on the outfield with 6 ducklings about a month later. Today I seen a female mallard duck around the outfield again. Is this likely to be the same duck and do they nest in previous nest sites?

thanks all!!

  • I would think it's the same pair. If they were successful in the past then they would more than likely return. If just got a pair turned up in my back garden. They have been here 2 days now but not started making a nest yet. Hope they do though I love them Thumbsup
  • Hi Jojo, sounds as if it could be the same pair, I believe they do have a habit of nesting up in the trees and then having to run the gauntlet of cars etc to get their young to the water later on. I'm no expert though, maybe someone else will turn up and give you more advice.