Posted on 15 May 20217 May 2021 by David Mallard family with ducklings and drake, Castlecroft Yet another mallard family with recently hatched ducklings, these on the canal in the countryside near Castlecroft. The drake has stuck around, and is helping to watch over the young ones. Post navigationPrevious post: Apple flowers in a hedgeNext post: Greater stitchwort by Castlecroft bridge