Empty City Paris: Little Birds on the Street, Ducks in Charge

This is a duck photographed at the entrance of the Comédie Française in Paris on April 6th. France has been under 'lockdown' since March 17th, requiring citizens to stay home and minimize travel to avoid contact with the outside world. During the 'lockdown,' many animals 'wandered' onto Paris's deserted streets.

On April 6th, birds were scavenging for food on the streets of Paris. Photo by Aurelian Moreaual for Xinhua News Agency

On April 6th, a duck 'waddled' on the avenue in front of the Opera House in Paris. Photo by Aurelian Moreaual for Xinhua News Agency

On April 6th, a duck 'waddled' at the entrance of the Comédie Française in Paris. Photo by Aurelian Moreaual for Xinhua News Agency

On April 6th, a duck 'waddled' behind a runner in Paris. Photo by Aurelian Moreaual for Xinhua News Agency

On April 6th, a duck 'waddled' at the entrance of the Comédie Française in Paris. Photo by Aurelian Moreaual for Xinhua News Agency

On April 6th, birds were scavenging for food on the streets of Paris. Photo by Aurelian Moreaual for Xinhua News Agency

On April 6th, birds were resting on a statue in the Tuileries Garden. Photo by Aurelian Moreaual for Xinhua News Agency

On April 6th, a duck 'waddled' on the avenue in front of the Opera House in Paris. Photo by Aurelian Moreaual for Xinhua News Agency