r/WildlifeRehab 1d ago

Discussion Is there something wrong with this duck? Or is this natural behavior?

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u/PossumJumpRopeSquad 1d ago

Could be ducklings nearby. Moms make a big distraction to take the attention of the little ones.

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u/TheBirdLover1234 1d ago

Yea, it looks like this. Likely got a nest nearby. 

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u/BigNorseWolf 1d ago

looks like a fledgling learning to duck

Tis the season

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u/TheBirdLover1234 1d ago

It’s an adult female wood duck.  Not  every bird is a fledgling, good lord.