By Harrypotter
essex,
United Kingdom 
This is a photo of some Mandarin Ducks that have come to our pond and have produced 13 chicks! We have had six pairs around the garden , we have nest boxes in the trees for them as they are tree ducks. Thought you might like to see them.
13 May, 2011
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Very nice, from what I can see of the ducklings, they are cute.
13 May, 2011
Lucky you
13 May, 2011
thanks, will try and get a better photo of the next lot of chicks .
13 May, 2011
Try putting up as a blog rather than a question next time HarryP
13 May, 2011
Aaaah, they're adorable! Ok, it's not a question but I for one would probably have missed them if they were a blog, so thanks :)
13 May, 2011
You lucky person, how lovely !
14 May, 2011
lovely colourful plumage. :o)
just had a look at your other photos. your garden is great. how is the jetty coming along?
14 May, 2011
wow how fab, you garden must be quiet for them to nest, they are just so cute.
14 May, 2011
They are so pretty and ducklings too, I`d be in my element, thankyou for sharing....
14 May, 2011
Drop dead gorgeous - you lucky thing!!
15 May, 2011
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