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 them from predators. Learn why they're crucial.

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 ...

Braving the cold of winter, volunteers build boxes to help wood ducks nest and hatch their young in spring.

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 ...

• Cavity-nesting ducks frequently lay eggs in the nests of other ducks. To reduce the likelihood of brood parasitism, which can lead to abandonment, avoid clustering nest boxes together. Monitor for ...

HARTLAND, MI -- A mother duck has grown attached to a Michigan elementary school's courtyard, returning each year to lay her eggs and then walk the hallways with her ducklings - with the help of ...