Once nearly wiped out by overhunting and logging, nest boxes kept wood ducks from vanishing – and volunteers are still putting them up today.

Duck boxes provide vital nesting sites for wood ducks and other cavity-nesting species, combating habitat loss and protecting ...

So, my friends, we might take courage from the Wood Duck, ruffle our feathers, and leap! Not expecting to fly right away, but ...

Tim Taylor's wood duck painting has been selected for Ohio's 2027 Wetlands Habitat Stamp by a panel of judges, beating 22 other entries, with sales supporting wetland conservation efforts.

MONROE COUNTY, Ga. — December marks Georgia’s hunting season for various game animals, including ducks. While hunters gear up for the season, state wildlife agencies are busy preparing habitats for ...

Braving the cold of winter, volunteers build boxes to help wood ducks nest and hatch their young in spring. Snag editor-approved sneakers, top-rated hiking boots and other ultra-comfy styles at a rare ...

One day after hatching, a baby wood duck is ready to take a remarkable leap of faith. The fluffy chick climbs to the narrow opening of its nest and peeks over the edge. Its mother paddles in a ...

Another study in a series on Wood Ducks at the Cache Creek Nature Preserve has found that 2024 was a productive year for the birds, with record-high nesting attempts, eggs laid, eggs hatched, and ...

If I had the opportunity to create a bird species, I’m not sure how I would proceed. Would it be a giant like an ostrich, a strong and capable predator like a bald eagle, or would I opt for beauty?

The Rocky River Nature Center, 24000 Valley Parkway in North Olmsted, recently added an oversized sculpture of a male wood duck to its natural play space. The sculpture was built by the park’s ...

McLean Nature Preserve will host a Wood Duck program at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, at McLean Nature Preserve, 2199 N. Flajole Road in Rhodes, about a quarter mile north of Erickson Road in ...

The male wood duck is one of the most beautiful birds on Earth. We’re lucky we can see them almost any day of the week, any time of the year, in Kathryn Albertson Park. They love to hang out under the ...