Ducks

[volence]

When I walk my fiance to the bus stop in the evening for him to go to work, I have noticed two mallards, a duck and a drake, perching on the top of the roof of the house opposite. They seem to be drawing a bit of attention around here and I've never seen ducks roost on a roof. Is it common?

[agrumpycow]

I have certainly heard of it before. Bit scary, though, ain't it. The youngsters apparently just jump when the time is right

Do Mallards sometimes nest in trees

The RSPB: Mallard: Breeding

[aeshna5]

I often see Mallards perched on buildings at this time of year, sometimes quite high.

[Hedge Witch]

I would describe it as common, I've seen plenty of Mallards, but I've never seen this

[Pete Collins]

I've seen it, but only a couple of times. They certainly look out of place perched on a roof!

[Lance Morgan]

Mallards will nest in trees I found a nest with the duck still on it in a hole of a tree about head height. They have also been seen nesting on building ledges of buildings in the middle of London

[aeshna5]

Originally Posted by Lance Morgan

Mallards will nest in trees I found a nest with the duck still on it in a hole of a tree about head height. They have also been seen nesting on building ledges of buildings in the middle of London

There's currently a nest at White City on the 5th floor of a building in a window box- she also nested there last year too!

[Bunnyrabbit]

I have heard of Mallards doing this, but never seen it.....