11/10/2026
A little drama this morning! 🦆🦊🐦
As I looked out over the paddock, planting my seeds before starting my workday, I noticed the plovers with their two little babies. Sadly, there were three just a few days ago.
Yesterday morning, the plovers were making an enormous fuss. I looked out to see a fox quite blatantly trying to get to their babies.
Then this morning, I spotted the ducks with their tiny ducklings wandering away from the water, when suddenly a crow swooped in, trying to take one of their little ones.
Both Mum and Dad duck sprang into action to protect their babies, and even the plover parents joined in for a little bit!
I'm not sure how it all ended, as the ducks eventually made their way through the fence and into the trees for protection. Fingers crossed all the little ones are safe. 🤞
Oh, what parents have to go through, whatever the species!
Living surrounded by nature is such a privilege. It's beautiful, fascinating, sometimes heartbreaking, and a constant reminder that life isn't always peaceful, even in the countryside.
Wishing you all a wonderful week! 💚
May yours be a little easier than having to protect your children from being eaten! 😂