Small ducklings are swimming on the municipal pond in Bolesławiec. In total, two mother ducks are looking after several young. The ducklings are curious to discover the world, and when they become separated from the group, they signal it by peeping.
Both the ducklings and their mothers must watch out for dangers lurking in the form of rats and cats, which can sometimes be seen in the pond area.
The ducks living on the municipal pond in Bolesławiec belong to the species of mallard ducks.
Ducklings during a nap and warming themselves in the rays of the spring sun:
Taking this opportunity, we appeal, remind and ask people to not feed birds bread, or any crisps, breadsticks, chips or biscuits. This food is unhealthy for them and causes various digestive system diseases, as well as the so-called angel wing, which prevents affected birds from flying. In extreme cases, feeding birds bread can also cause a bird's death.
If we want to give birds something healthy to eat, it is best to use the duck food dispenser located by the pond. The natural food of ducks and swans includes plants, including aquatic plants, insect larvae, snails, as well as seeds and cereal grains.