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The Mallard Hen is now living in our planter full time. The drake has disappeared; according to wikipedia that is normal. I guess he had to run off and do drake things for a while.

A took these photos from the truck when I drove around the front of the house. I just rolled down the passenger window and snapped off a couple of shots.

Here are a couple of closeups (Be sure to click on them to see full size):

From what I read, gestion takes about four weeks. Given that the eggs have been there for a week now and supposing a week or so before they leave the nest, I won't be able to use my front door for the next month, and really shouldn't be mowing my front lawn, either.

I think I'm going to be really popular with the neighbors this summer.