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Mallard Duck Left Behind?

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From: Lourdes Plancarte
City:
Oak Forest, IL
Hello I have a local pond in front of my apartment and used to see mallard ducks constantly and it seems they've all migrated except for one duck I've noticed and its November 13th and he's still here and alone.Im wondering if he will migrate by himself or will he not "make it" Im really worried for him and will do anything to help.

 
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From: Laura Kammin
Visiting Extension Specialist, Pollution Prevention
Extension-Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant College Program
lkammin@illinois.edu
Do you know if the duck can fly?

 
From: Lourdes Plancarte
City:
oak forest , IL
Hello I hadn't checked my messages since I never saw that duck after that day But now its November 24th and I spotted 12-16 ducks in my pond that has partially been frozen its snowed and its very cold.Once again I am worried.Do you think they'll leave or? Im again afraid for their lives.Its about 30 degrees during the day and I can't imagine at night.Ill do anything to help-Thank You-Lourdes

 
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From: Laura Kammin
Visiting Extension Specialist, Pollution Prevention
Extension-Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant College Program
lkammin@illinois.edu
The ducks will leave. They know how to take care of themselves. No need to worry about them.

 
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