the duck that went AWOL

Dense undergrowth 

We've had a problem over the last few weeks with one of the ducks persistently escaping after they have been fed and locked up for the night . And we have found  out why. 

She has been broody, made a nest  and may be sitting on some eggs. 

If we look  closely in the dense undergrowth 

You can see a duck !


And if we loiter between about 1810 and 1845 every day we can capture the proof.  She comes out feeds, has a little dip in the pond and then goes back

So in a week or two, we may have a few additions to the crowd. 

Of course she could be following the example of the gees and either sitting on a plate  or sitting on a pile of leaves.