Will you marry me? June 2, 2021 Gail Batt I saw this on a walking trail. I hope the answer was “yes.” An only duckling. An only Mallard duckling. This pair of House Sparrows were working hard building a nest in a spot that likely will be unappreciated by humans. The Tree Swallows paid their damage deposit (a white feather for the nest) and rented the place. I’m happy to be their penny-pinching landlord.