RSPCA Cymru in north Wales recently attended an incident in which a duck was found by a member of the public bloodied and injured seemingly at the tail end of a battle (13.03.12).
The male mallard was found in a brook at the bottom of the caller's garden in Guilsfield near Welshpool in an agitated state and struggling to walk.
The caller was able to monitor and leave some bread for the duck until the RSPCA arrived.
Unfortunately due to serious open wounds on his breast area and the back of his neck, along with an injury to his leg, the duck was put to sleep to prevent him from suffering further.
RSPCA animal welfare officer Claire Davies said: "This is a sad incident and moreover it's impossible to tell exactly what had happened.
"In the world of nature, it could have been a wild predator such as a fox, it could have been another duck fighting his rival for a female's affections, but it might even have been a companion animal like a dog.
"Ultimately we are very grateful to the caller for phoning as it meant that the RSPCA could attend, assess the duck and make a decision in his best interest, which sadly this time, meant putting him to sleep to prevent further suffering.
"Similarly if you spot an animal in pain or distress, please call the RSPCA's 24-hour helpline on 0330 1234 999."
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