Definition of DY in Aust Wood Ducks [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

["martin butterfield" <>]

A fair call, although noting how some broods of ducklings drop rapidly in numbers it could be felt that the teaching skills of the adults leave a lot to be desired. 

 

However I don't think it helps poor old Puzzled very much.  How can an observer tell when the parents are passing on these skills such that the young birds can be ruled one side or the other of the peri-breeding line?  In some species the process of learning life-skills from adults goes on for years.

 

Contrite (slightly) of Carwoola

 

On Jan 23, 2008 7:31 AM, <> wrote:

Our daughters can feed themselves but they are still dependant on us to direct them where to get food i.e. the veggie garden, cupboards, fridge, freezer etc.  Also dependant on us to inform them what they won't get in trouble for taking during a raid!!!  

 

They are also dependant on us for protection and to teach them numerous other survival skills eg. crossing the road.