One duckling caught

April and May's weather was pretty dire all in all.  It was a really mixed bag and the weather forecasts were not much help as the conditions were constantly changing.  

You will remember that in my last Blog for April I mentioned the fourteen ducklings we had on the village pond.    They have all survived miraculously.  However, at the end of April, we noticed that one duckling had what appeared to be a rubber band around its neck.  It kept 'ducking' its head under the water as if trying to dislodge it.   The RSPCA, Swan Sanctuary, and Bird and Swan Rescue were all called in catch the duckling to remove the band.  They all came back several times. Fortunately on their fourth visit Bird and Swan Rescue managed to catch the duckling - just as Brian and I were walking past.  I asked if I could take a photo for the village Newsletter.    

You can see the plastic band around the duck's neck.

Removing the band

The band turned out to be one of those plastic bands found around the neck of water bottles.   So, remember - always take your rubbish home with you and it is a good idea to cut the plastic bands from water bottles, drinks cans, etc.  Also, the band on your disposable face covering.