Saturday, April 20, 2019

Owl Hatches a Wood Duckling Egg


This is my "feel good post of the week". A wood duck moved her last egg to another nesting box because it had been raided and only one egg had survived. Oddly enough, a mother owl sat on the duck egg for over a month and the hatched duckling thinks he's an owl. Read the charming story here with lots more photos. Am I forgiven now for being missing for almost a week?

8 comments:

Gail, northern California said...

Absolutely you are forgiven. And with a hearty "Welcome Back!"

Time and time again we underestimate animals---their survival skills, their nurturing abilities.

Happy Easter, Rosemary!

Content in a Cottage said...

Gail, northern California -- Happy Easter to you too, Gail. I'm glad you liked the owl/duckling post.
xo, Rosemary

SuSu said...

Fascinating story - animals know so much more that we do!

And...where have you been, young lady? I hope it wasn't serious...and that you are back and healthy...

stacey said...

This is priceless! Happy Easter.

Pam said...

Rosemary, of course you're forgiven...but always missed! What a precious photo. Now that's putting the Golden Rule into action. Happy Easter to you and all your readers!

Lisa D. said...

It is SO a feel good post! I forwarded this to two friends and even myself, it is so good. Thanks for making my weekend. Glad to see you are back, Rosemary. Have a lovely Easter.

Penelope Bianchi said...

Love this! And of course, we missed you! But I don't demand nor feel entitled. Just happy every post!

annette said...

Lovely post and you are forgiven.xo