Good luck, Glenda! Watch Glencoe duck leave nest with all 11 ducklings
Glenda’s got her wings full.
Glencoe’s newest mother has departed her nest in a Village Hall planter with all 11 of her ducklings.
In social media posts, the Village of Glencoe shared an adorable video of the moment Glenda and her babies set off on their next journey.
Glencoe Public Works staff created a ramp for the family to descend from the raised planter, which they did on Friday morning, June 6.
Village of Glencoe Communications Manager Sammy Hanzel said the Village did not expect to see 11 ducklings.
“We were shocked to see so many ducklings! We only saw her lay 6 eggs so there must have been more hidden in the planter,” Hanzel wrote to The Record. “We wish her and her little ones a safe journey to water!”
Glenda made her home in the planter in April, just days after the Village planted new flowers. The Village then held a social-media contest to name the daring duck.
Dozens of commenters were happy to make name suggestions, from Hazel (after the street in Glencoe), Petunia, GlenCoCO and Feather Flocknear, to name a few. In the end, Village staff selected Glenda for their new feathery friend.
The Village then set up a camera to capture any special moments. Mission accomplished.
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Joe Coughlin
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