Aww, I love the babies! I wish I could have raised my babies in an open space. We have an awful situation with hawks. They killed 2 of my chickens and regularly attack the birds at my feeders. The chickens no longer free range in the yard. I think that may be a major reason why 4 of my Wood Ducks returned. One didn't, and I'm sure we lost her to a hawk. I tried to release them a number of times, but they weren't interested. I gave up when one came racing back into the yard with a Red Tail Hawk only inches away and ready to strike. Here are my 4 with their new pool. They're quite content with their home and routine.