group of ducklings - orphaned? - in Peckham Rye Park. What to do?

[hpsaucey]

Heading out through the Japanese garden past the pond there at around half four this afternoon we noticed a group of about 7 ducklings - not newborn - but not that old or fledged - apparently on their own. They were hopping up form the stream into the main pond. When my partner went back past around half an hour later he said they were still there on their own. Anyone else spotted them? Question is - is there anything that can/should be done? Is it likely they'd be left on their own by their mother for around an hour? Evidently if not then they're going to be on their own at least through the night...

Cheers

helen

[Dopamine1979]

RSPB?

[giggirl]

Go to the office and speak with one of the parkies. There is always someone in the office.

[hpsaucey]

HI there giggirl and anyone else interested. I actually went to the park office a couple of days ago - Friday afternoon. Someone else had also enquired the day before. The Mum's there but not paying much attention to the ducklings .. at least during the day.... The keepers know and are keeping an eye on things - esp when some of them go 'free-range' down the stream.

H

[gladtobehere]

We went to the park a couple of days ago and the mother was keeping a close eye on them. She seemed to be doing a good job. I'm sure the ducks will know how to deal with the situation, no need to worry.