Mallards - Scarborough

[Bluffs Birder]

And so it continues...

I really don't consider our backyard to be any different than anyone else's but this year really has been a strange one for birds showing up.  I realize these guys do drop in to backyards in the city fairly regularly but not ours, up until today.  I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw all the little ones, 11 in all!

A visit to our yard first.




And then under the fence to the neighbour's yard.




With concern for the young, I phoned for help but unfortunately by the time my call was returned, the birds had moved on.  Where?, I don't know!  They couldn't have gone too far.

Walter

[Rob'in'To]

That's awesome Walter!

[Leslie Kinrys]

Hi Walter,

It is really a jungle out there. I've had skunks, raccoons, even a fox, visit our yard. But, no mallards have visited my bird bath yet! Keep those interesting posts coming.

[Howieh]

I'm across the street from Bestview Park and my visitors have included raccoons, cottontails, skunks, snakes, toads, at least 3 varieties of squirrels and this year for the first time (that I am aware of), a couple of chipmunks and, of course, all the usual birds, including at least two hummingbirds (mother and fledgling?). Still waiting for my first blue jay this year - I know they're noisy and bossy but I still love 'em!

[egret]

lovely shots

I recall a group crossing Bayview once
and we had to shoo them on their way
after stopping the car


Egret

[Bird Brain]

Awww ... those ducklings are super cute!  

[Whittam]

So cute!  Cheers Terry