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Mallard Duck Hatching Eggs on St. Michael School Grounds

A "real life" science project makes its second annual appearance at Big Woods Elementary

Though the spring has been cold, life still follows its course. 

Students at Big Woods Elementary are following a mallard duck hen that has settled into the landscaping on school grounds. 

According to the school, the ducks pick a different nest each year, and the camera has been moved to accomodate. As for the number of future ducklings? There are a "baker's dozen" this year. 

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Footage of the duck, including last year's hatchlings, can be seen here

The 2011 brood is beginning to hatch. 

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The school has also hosted a "Wood Duck Cam" and covered a local owls' nest as well. 


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