Rescuing wild mallard ducklings

[SusanDuck]

Hello,
There is a Mallard nesting on the third floor of my apartment building near Portland, Oregon. I know it is illegal to interfere with the nesting Mallard. She is very safe and secure in a planter box, where she nested the past two years. We were able to relocate the ducklings to a nearby pond. Long story. It was not easy and I’m wondering if anyone has any advice on how to corral a mallard with 12 newborn ducklings. The hatch date is projected for the week of April 21.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and a very belated welcome to BYC! Nice to finally meet you!

Good question! What a weird place for her to nest.

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC!! That's a beautiful picture!

One idea is to go with a friend at night. Take a laundry basket and a small blanket.

 

[LTAY1946]

Hello and Welcome to BYC and Glad to have You here in this Poultry Loving Community.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. Thank's for sharing the picture. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska. If this Is her third year In the same spot she should be ok?

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC.

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi, and a belated welcome. Wouldn't animal control be willing to help?

 

[Debbie292d]

Hi, and a belated welcome. Wouldn't animal control be willing to help?

Good idea, or the DNR.

 

[Tookie]

Hello, welcome to BYC!