Duck Sanctuary : I released them!!(new Pic)!!

[bantymum]

Well, I took my 4 drakes out to a lovely place yesterday and released them onto the dam which has a waterfall at one end going into another pond.
There are 2 geese that have been there for 2 years and I spotted some wild ducks with ducklings.
There are lots of little waterliliy pads in the middle and reed plantings which double as an island.
I released the boys and watched them fly across the water and disappear into a reed island.
The geese came and checked them out and I sat there waiting for them to come out again, but I guess they were to scared. Im going back out as soon as I can to check on them.
I know they will love the space. Theres lots of fishies and water weeds for food.
Here is a section of the dam:

The owner is a pheasant breeder and knows alot about waterfowl too.
He is looking for some other ducks to put on there so Im going to suggest we have a rescue type thing where they can all coexist happily. I just need to find more ducks.
Yes I know that the ecosystem will be altered but the size of the dam should protect it.

 

[Wildsky]

WOw thats really neat !
And great that you can go back and peek in on them!

 

[bantymum]

Yes I intend to go out there often, it is the nicest place that Ive ever seen.
Ill phone him shortly to see how they are.

 

[justusnak]

Looks beautifull! I bet those are going to be some happy boys. What a great Mum...to give them the freedom they need.

 

[KrisRose]

Those are going to be some happy ducks!

 

[Scrambled Egg]

That is such a peaceful and serene looking place!! Those ducks will be really happy there, you did great!!

 

[bantymum]

Thankyou guys, I had an awful afternoon and evening last night thinking about them all alone out there. I was so worried but I woke up feeling more positive.
I phoned Wyne this afternoon and he said they were all there on the middle of the dam in the reeds.
He took 4 pics of them yesterday and today and I cant open them on the email he sent me. Must be something wrong, im going to email him in a sec, Ive been reading alley's post about her husband, such a sad time for her and it made me feel so guilty worrying about my ducks when she is having such a difficult time there. Puts it all into perspective.
Anyhow ill go to sleep now and hopefully wake up to good news here.
Have a great day everyone.

 

[bantymum]

PS there is a waterfall to the far right which I cant fit in the photo but i will upload pic from photobucket. This place is in the middle of nowhere ~a secret hideaway just 3/4 of an hour drive from where i live.
The house is just over a small hill near the waterfall so he can hear them on the water in case of any mishaps.

 

[bantymum]

Well they have settled in and look really happy
I kept the pic larger than usual as it is so pretty!
The nice thing about this place is it is on a private property so they wont get hassled by humans.

 

[justusnak]

Wow, If I was a duck, thats EXACTLY where I would want to be......heck...I STILL want to be there! LOL Nice spot. They DO look content!