The wood duck is one of seven species of North American ducks that regularly nest in natural cavities. The others are the hooded and common mergansers, common and Barrow’s goldeneyes ...

Although not as necessary as they once were, nesting boxes can help in local situations. Duck boxes have been around in some form since the 1930s, but it was not until the 1960s and 70s they ...

Answer: They are probably wood duck nesting boxes, and they are used by more than just wood ducks. Many ducks are cavity-nesting ducks like wood ducks, including buffleheads, barrow's goldeneyes ...

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 ...

But leap days occur annually throughout May in Wisconsin thanks to an army of conservation volunteers who build duck nest boxes. And these outdoor events are much more fun than anything to do with ...

Florida Fish and Wildlife shared a video on Facebook of crews setting up wood duck boxes on Lake Lafayette! They say nesting spots can be hard for ducks to find, but the critters will use manmade ...

“The mated couples inspect old woodpecker holes, tree cavities and wood duck boxes for a nesting spot,” Berlinghof said. “Typically, the male will perch nearby while the female tips her head ...

Gray Lodge Wildlife Area, which straddles Sutter and Butte counties north of the Sutter Buttes, is seeking volunteers, ages 18 and older, to take part in the seasonal Wood Duck Nest Box Program.