I live in a roof top apartment in south Buckinghamshire and have a large veg box which by accident when I start to clear it of some old plants and weeds a duck jumped out and flew off. I was carful not to touch the nest directly but discovered 3 eggs left behind. I left the nest and area alone and went out, that was about 4hours ago and it doesn’t look like she has return yet. Would she come back?
How long should I wait before doing anything?
Who should I call?
What should I do and how quickly (it’s a Sunday so not many places open)?
I’m have a roof top apartment so I’m not sure what would happen when the ducks would do once hatched anyway.
thanks for any help
Bearing in mind that ducks lay eggs over a period of time til clutch complete, can be up to 12 eggs, before incubation starts it might be a good idea to contact here for advice given the most unusual location of the nest ...
www.helpwildlife.co.uk/.../
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