Duck mom and 10 ducklings seen at Madrid Airport

A WILD duck mom and her 10 ducklings were spotted at Madrid Airport on Friday May 12.

The birds were seen in the early afternoon casually walking around a runway.

Nearby Jarama River, home to many wild ducks, was deflected over 20 years ago to build an additional runway, which can explain the unusual situation.

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