Ducks nest with eggs in garden

We currently have a ducks nest in our garden that the mummy duck has been coming and going from for a while, however she has not returned to the nest for the past 3 days and there are about 6 eggs (one seems to have fallen out) in the nest. Is this ok?  Is there anything we can do? Or should we leave them as they are and hope for the best?

  • It seems as though the ducks just did not fancy parenthood, this often happens with waterfowl so it is surprising there is so many ducks in the countryside.

    Pete

    Birding is for everyone no matter how good or bad we are at it,enjoy it while you can