Wood duck - Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre

Wood Duck Facts for Kids

Wood Duck 101 was a success! We were able to band every hen that was nesting and even one of the nest boxes had over 28 eggs! The impact we made Saturday morning will be able to further our research and care for this species of waterfowl. Wood Ducks are among the most charismatic ducks in our state with their distinctive squeals, colorful plumage, and unusual nesting habits: Hens make their nests in tree cavities near streams or rivers. That last point almost did in this species 100 years ago. A

Discover the Wood Duck Habits: Nesting, Mating, Feeding