The annual duck migration at Kyoto’s Youhoji Temple has begun, with six ducklings making their technique to the Kamogawa River this 12 months.

Shortly after 10 a.m. on Sunday, the six ducklings set off from Youhoji Temple in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City. For the previous 19 years, geese have come to the temple’s pond to put eggs and lift their younger, transferring to the close by Kamogawa River throughout this season.

The ducklings, born in April, are heading to the Kamogawa River about 700 meters away with out their dad and mom, who’ve been absent at instances this 12 months.

With heavy visitors within the space, native residents are feeding the ducklings and sprinkling water to make sure their secure passage, fastidiously guiding them on their journey.

Source: YOMIURI