Ducks are harmless and defenceless

In support to Susan Keating's letter (Forum, Peninsula News, November 14, 2016), I would also like to state that like many other people, I feel heartbroken about the absence of the ducks along our foreshores in Woy Woy, Ettalong and surrounding areas.

I have previously spent so many happy and relaxing hours whilst seated amongst them and suddenly they have all gone.

Why?

What harm have they ever done to people?

They are harmless and defenceless.

They helped to give Woy Woy a lot of character and were a great tourist attraction, whilst giving joy and delight to all those who saw them.

I don't know how they have been culled but, however the method, it has been extremely unacceptable and unnecessary, and downright cruel.

What have we left for future generations?

"Duck" was the first word I spoke at the (belated) age of three years; not "Mummy", or "Daddy" but "duck".

Hence my close affinity for the ducks.

I don't know what my parents' reactions were, but they both had a good sense of humour and were undoubtedly relieved to (eventually) hear their daughter utter something.

Also; I am in regular collaboration with Wendy Gillespie and we are anxious to see this issue resolved.

We would like those who are responsible to come forward, admit to this horrible crime and explain why.

We can only imagine the terrified suffering which these helpless and innocent beings were forced to be put through.

Email, 20 Nov 2016

Fiona Hunt, Woy Woy