hallelujah !! he's at least opened up a line of communications. good to see you back here, lazyscot. don't worry about M. et Mme Mallard ; they're there for your protection (i realise this may seem hard to believe, but given recent events we felt that drastic measures were called for). i don't know what to tell you about the rabbits, but i'm guessing they're probably really cute, so i wouldn't worry too much.
i'll just ask marc about the crows. you never know. i've heard they're one of the most intelligent species on the planet, so god knows what they could be up to...