Big babies

These day the ducklings are so big they're more likely to lead the mama duck around than vice versa.

 

I guess a 50% survival rate is good for ducks. I read this online: 

"Hatch approximately 12 ducklings and usually only 2 survive until fledging. Nature has planned for this attrition and this is why the Mallard begins with so many babies. Young ducklings can feed themselves as soon as they reach water, but must learn what is edible."

Our Bougainvillea is looking lovely these days.

Tomorrow it's time to go to the oasis and start watering again. May is almost always the hottest driest month. The exception is a severe drought like in 2011.