Hi There is a female duck sitting on ten eggs in garden wildflower patch near the pond. She disappears from time to time but covers up the eggs but this morning no sign of her and eggs are bare. She must have been scared off or worse perhaps. Is there anything I can do ?
I fear there is nothing you can do except watch to see if she returns! Some info here ...
www.quora.com/How-long-will-Mallard-Duck-eggs-survive-without-the-mother-nesting-on-them
2013 photos & vids here
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Thanks Wendy very helpful . I thought perhaps that was best. No sign of her yet . After all her hard work laying ten eggs too. I shall stay hopeful!
Do let us know if she comes back?
Yes I will and thanks for answering.