Ducks by the dozen

A mother mallard duck keeps a close watch on her 11 ducklings as they stroll through the enclosed patio at the Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation Center on Tuesday. This is at least the second year this duck has used the patio area as a safe haven to lay her eggs. The ducks are a source of excitement for the residents who do a head count of the ducklings several times a day and often visit each others’ rooms for better views.