Duck nesting

May 30 was the closing day of the feathered game hunt.

Passing along the shore that day, I see how suspiciously a duck took off from the grass. Ducklings Day.

After taking a few more steps, in the bushes, I noticed pooh. - That's right, it's a nest, you can't fool me. I took a look without violating the territory of the nest to confirm my guess. Here you need to act carefully and quietly. I found 9 future ducklings. It turns out today is ducklings Day.

It's a little early yet, and the male is no longer near the nest. Usually the male flies away from the female when she lays 7-9 eggs and 3-5 days have passed. Then she copes with the offspring herself. With the northern partridge, things are different. The male partridge stays with the female and chicks until late autumn. He changes his color late, he has no time, because he always protects his beloved from other males.

Those are happy not to miss moment. The head of the family not only protects his chosen one, but also takes care of the protection of the chicks. In moments of danger, it distracts attention to itself. I didn't think about it before as a child. And now, watching their behavior, I was imbued with respect for this bird, for dedication and caring for my family. In summer, the female sitting in the nest will not even take off if you suddenly pass by. Does not leave its chicks.

Once I took a photo where I stroked a partridge sitting in a nest, this photo even got into a magazine. Either the fearless partridge got caught, or she took me for her own. A stranger, but among his own. We invite you to visit our base recreation "Hanaway Xia". Here you can see the wonders of nature with your own eyes, be inspired by the boundless expanses of the north.

Sincerely yours, Uncle Fyodor.