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Carleton Student’s Pope Francis Encounter and Duck’s Nest Surprise

4/23/2025

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A fascinating connection has emerged as Carleton College student Aselya Gullickson recalls her encounter with the late Pope Francis in Rome just before his passing. In a surprising twist of nature, a mallard duck has chosen an eagle cam, monitored by the DNR, as her nesting site, prompting insights into the delicate incubation process.

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A fascinating connection has emerged as Carleton College student Aselya Gullickson recalls her encounter with the late Pope Francis in Rome just before his passing. In a surprising twist of nature, a mallard duck has chosen an eagle cam, monitored by the DNR, as her nesting site, prompting insights into the delicate incubation process.