Over the past four weeks we have been watching a mallard hen sit on her nest near our bag drop. She managed to pick a spot that was in the middle of two of the busiest sidewalks at the club, and right in the middle of a flower bed! Why would a duck pick such a spot that is so far from water and completely void of any sort of peace and quiet? Maybe she knew something... bowls of water and oyster crackers appeared as members and staff did their best to keep her comfortable, and from what I hear she even inherited a name... "Madeline" I think it is...
Either way, "Madeline's" persistance and patience have paid off as she has hatched a brace of baby ducks! Carley Cresap, our club horticulturist, counted seven babies and two unhatched eggs. Seeing that "Madeline" has some mothering skills, we will let her care for the babies and not disturb her. If you see children harrassing her, please instruct them to let her be. We will be excited to watch her raise her young..
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