The Duck Hilton

Just when you think you've got things figured out....

We've had a wood duck in our oak tree for the past few weeks and were hopeful that one day we'd see some wood ducklings. I guess that day has come and gone without any duckling sightings.

I know this because this morning I had two new visitors to the hole in the oak tree. Within seconds of each other I had a merganser and a golden-eye checking out the nesting site.

It's like the Hilton, without the spoiled heiress. One guest checks out, another one tries to book the room.

Which duck will be successful? Stay tuned.