On Monday the Victoria day holiday a mother Mallard duck was on Nicola Avenue ( highway 8) followed by nine new ducklings. We followed them as they ducked into the Murray GM lot and then out on Voght but on the sidewalk. After a block and a half they found a large bush in the A and W restaurant lot. The ducklings liked it and they lingered there, this after having a brief and close inspection by a large Raven. We went for some bread and when we got back a women from Ashcroft said that they had gone north on Merritt avenue. Since that was the direction of the Nicola river and it was within a block we got the sence that they would make it to a more comfortable and suitable environment.
A source says that they were probably chased from their nest on the river about 4 blocks west on Nicola avenue by a dog.
editors note: There is an off leash park behind the recycle facility by Voght park and since that area is connected by walking trails along the Coldwater and Nicola River it is best it be used rather than having dogs off leash on the walking trails at this time when duckling and goslings are vulnerable.
Today in history: May 21,2005
The tallest roller coaster ride in the world opens in Jackson Township New Jersey. Its called KINGA KA.
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