Totally agree. We are hoping if he can join in another group of hatchlings, he'll choose to stay with them. I was even thinking of tucking him into the nest box with the new hatchlings in the camera box so he can jump out when she calls them. She usually will leave to feed for a little while, which may give us a window to work with.
It'll be hard. Knowing how tough the 'wild' is on little ducks, and having him/her around for awhile now.

From last night:

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