A pair of mallard ducks perch near rain puddles on the edge of the Rims overlooking Billings on Thursday afternoon.

This year's survey shows significant increases in breeding populations of both mallard ducks and other duck species.

A pair of mallard ducks swim along the edge of a frozen portion of the lake at Mountwood Park Friday morning. Ice is still covering portions of ponds and lakes in the region.

Officials of the department said that several of their Animal Service Officers took a call Friday morning before 8 a.m. regarding two baby ducks that were trapped in a storm drain.

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