Tilly and Charlie return

awww BB that is great that they have returned

Oops sorry Eillen submitted same photo twice - no wonder it looks familiar lol Think they must be same pair as knew exactly where to come and wait for food .

Seems as if your ducks have better morals than mine, BB :)

Went through that last year Gee - when female arrived and the drakes queued up , perhaps the couple will return to you next year having sorted things out.

Mummy Ducks Enjoying Her Paddle buy looks of it Jane/Ray :)

Yes Jacque...while he gazes adoringly at her !.Bless them...out with the corn supplies then..lol

Did they have any ducklings last time BB or do they just stop off with you for supplies.They know they are on to a good thing anyway. :)

Yes Aster they visited regularly for about six weeks then she nested under an ancient tree covered in thick ivy at the bottom of the garden.She proudly led 12 ducklings down the garden to the pond at the beginning of May.Had pics but lost them...will take more if she does the same this year ! Fingers crossed !

Certainly found a good home and restaraunt.

I thought it was unusual for you not to have pics of the ducklings,shame they got lost.Better luck this year,they seem happy to be there again anyway.

Yes Aster have made themselves at home very quickly,and fingers crossed for this year ! Thanks.

Your pond looks as though it's been there for years, BB - it's lovely. No wonder they came back! :-)

Yes Spritz,it has matured a lot in less than one year,the stones have weathered and plantsbecome established.So glad they are back..two months earlier than last year ! Staking their claim no doubt !

They are so tame, how lovely. Better put duck food on the list now Jane! So pleased they have returned, hope mine do too. I'm always intrigued by the mallards beautiful markings, both male and female.

Yes Dawn....hope yours return too ! Yes the markings are beautiful : )

Love their bright orange feet too, lol.

Looks like he's trying to strut his stuff and she's acting demure and pretending not to notice...lol. You are so lucky to witness these little performances right in your own back yard !

Such a shame when ducklings arrive as only use pond like a nursery - they all waddle off to the river after a few days without a bye or leave , still nice to do your bit .

Still lucky to have many hours of great entertainment until nature calls them back to the wild.

Agree Flc...will have the camera at the ready this year.Really hoping she nests here again !

can see how big the pond is in this pic ray, must have took a while to get this set out,, looks so natural with the stones, love it :o))

Only 2 years old now Sandra,but every creature in the garden seems to love it !