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Originally posted by Bigdaddyostrich:
Apparently he runs a Chinese restaurant

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Originally posted by Demantoid:
He didn't need to catch them - ducks do that sort of thing all the time, and the ducklings land softly because they're so light and fluffy.

Mummy duck was probably wondering what the hell he was up to, interfering with her kids and stopping them learning stuff for themselves!

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Originally posted by Bigdaddyostrich:
Apparently he runs a Chinese restaurant

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Originally posted by Deegs:
That ledge DID look pretty high, Deman!

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Originally posted by Demantoid:

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Originally posted by Deegs:
That ledge DID look pretty high, Deman!

It's still normal for ducks though. Really, loads of them do it. It's supposed to keep them safe from predators before they hatch, but they didn't bargain for the busybody bloke at the bottom!

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Originally posted by Scotty:
Slideshow/video...enjoy..it`s lovely.


http://www.krem.com/topstories...kheart.184db7df.html

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Originally posted by The Devil In Diamante:

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Originally posted by Scotty:
Slideshow/video...enjoy..it`s lovely.


http://www.krem.com/topstories...kheart.184db7df.html

Awww, thanks Scotty, brought a tear to my eye that did!

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Originally posted by The Devil In Diamante:
..has anyone been watching the News. A Mum & 12 Ducks were stuck on a roof in Washington, the Mother decided it was time to leave her chicks to water...they were 15ft up....

...a Man who had been watching the ducks from his office nearby stood underneath and caught them all, one by one as they jumped....how lovely...gonna try and find a link!!

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Originally posted by Bigdaddyostrich:
Apparently he runs a Chinese restaurant

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Originally posted by Demantoid:
He didn't need to catch them - ducks do that sort of thing all the time, and the ducklings land softly because they're so light and fluffy.

Mummy duck was probably wondering what the hell he was up to, interfering with her kids and stopping them learning stuff for themselves!

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Originally posted by HyacinthB:

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Originally posted by Demantoid:
He didn't need to catch them - ducks do that sort of thing all the time, and the ducklings land softly because they're so light and fluffy.

Mummy duck was probably wondering what the hell he was up to, interfering with her kids and stopping them learning stuff for themselves!

My husband said that too Deman that the ducklings would have been fine on their own but it was nice nevertheless that the guy cared enough to help out.

It was so nice to see them all on the water at the end of the report.

A real 'awww' moment.

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Originally posted by Demantoid:

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Originally posted by HyacinthB:

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Originally posted by Demantoid:
He didn't need to catch them - ducks do that sort of thing all the time, and the ducklings land softly because they're so light and fluffy.

Mummy duck was probably wondering what the hell he was up to, interfering with her kids and stopping them learning stuff for themselves!

My husband said that too Deman that the ducklings would have been fine on their own but it was nice nevertheless that the guy cared enough to help out.

It was so nice to see them all on the water at the end of the report.

A real 'awww' moment.

Just nobody go back and count'em in a week
It's not nice, but less than half usually make it

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Originally posted by moonie:

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Originally posted by The Devil In Diamante:
..has anyone been watching the News. A Mum & 12 Ducks were stuck on a roof in Washington, the Mother decided it was time to leave her chicks to water...they were 15ft up....

...a Man who had been watching the ducks from his office nearby stood underneath and caught them all, one by one as they jumped....how lovely...gonna try and find a link!!

I saw that on the news this morning Devil..He had to climb up for the last three didnt he?
Then they had to be led through the traffic to a nearby pool..

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Originally posted by The Devil In Diamante:
Demantoid, Nooooooo....

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Originally posted by The Devil In Diamante:

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Originally posted by moonie:

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Originally posted by The Devil In Diamante:
..has anyone been watching the News. A Mum & 12 Ducks were stuck on a roof in Washington, the Mother decided it was time to leave her chicks to water...they were 15ft up....

...a Man who had been watching the ducks from his office nearby stood underneath and caught them all, one by one as they jumped....how lovely...gonna try and find a link!!

I saw that on the news this morning Devil..He had to climb up for the last three didnt he?
Then they had to be led through the traffic to a nearby pool..

There was a parade due to start as well, glad they all made it!!!

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Originally posted by HyacinthB:

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Originally posted by gma:

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Originally posted by HyacinthB:

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Originally posted by gma:
I could hear my husband laughing this morning and it turned out he was watching the ducks - apparently the newsreader on the BBC news said "...and where was the father when all this was going on'?

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Originally posted by kattymieoww:

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Originally posted by gma:
I could hear my husband laughing this morning and it turned out he was watching the ducks - apparently the newsreader on the BBC news said "...and where was the father when all this was going on'?

"Father" Duck was off gangbanging another female duck.Seriously the poor females can drown when the males fight and pile onto her in the water.They play no part in the rearing of the brood.Unlike swans who mate for life and are gentle and protect their mates.

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Originally posted by kattymieoww:

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Originally posted by gma:
I could hear my husband laughing this morning and it turned out he was watching the ducks - apparently the newsreader on the BBC news said "...and where was the father when all this was going on'?

"Father" Duck was off gangbanging another female duck.Seriously the poor females can drown when the males fight and pile onto her in the water.They play no part in the rearing of the brood.Unlike swans who mate for life and are gentle and protect their mates.