News About ducking time by editor on March 4, 2025 editor Author More in News: John Jennings McClintock March 17, 2026 Joyce Marie Mincher March 17, 2026 Darlene Linda Webb March 17, 2026 The resident ducks along the C&O Canal have returned from their winter migration and are a welcome sight that spring is coming soon. Astronomical spring begins on March 20 this year, however, meteorological spring began this past Saturday, March 1.