It's good to meet someone else who has chickens, ducks, miniature goats, dogs and cats (plus, I have a couple of hair sheep and two geese)!
Sorry to hear about the loss of your ducks, especially that it might have been a bear! Here. my biggest worry is coyotes. I don't worry too much about scaring them away when I hear their outdoor concerts, but a bear -- Yikes!
Love the photos of your house critters and the beautiful outdoor shot.
Welcome to BYC; make yourself at home here!