Today was the day that a large group of our
duck-patients got what they wanted...freedom! Many of the ducks arrive at
Stapeley as young orphans, however some may have impaired health or may have
been injury in some way. How fantastic
that today I got to help with their release, now they are fit, healthy and
suitably matured...
Firstly we had to catch them, a feat in
itself! Entering pool three armed with our catching nets, the chase was on! Of
course we try to seize the ducks with as little fuss and stress to them as
possible, but in the pouring rain when you are trying to herd, manoeuvre and separate
the individuals needed, an element of chaos does arise!
Once contained, we drove to the designated
release site. Pulling the container of passengers along on our wheeled trolley,
we get as close to the waters’ edge as possible. Opening the door, out dart the
ducks, some more eager than others! Seeing them fly off, or paddle out along
the vast pond is so satisfying…..yet more animals on our care successfully rehabilitated!
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