Duckings on Parade

I happened to be reading another blog when I came across this story that reminded me of something I saw on Saturday & forgot to mention. I was returning from Home Depot with a friend when I saw (and almost caused a car accident) a mother mallard & 3-4 duckings crossing the street just off Montello. There were some bystanders & I assumed that one might be the owner, but what would a city dweller want with a whole family of ducks? Anyone else sighted these guys?