It's raining wood ducks! 🦆 Wood ducks nest in hollow trees and when the eggs hatch, the ducklings must jump to join their mother on the journey to the pond. DNR wildlife biologists are researching what types of trees and cavities female wood ducks prefer, which wetlands they bring their broods to, and how successful hens are at nesting and rearing broods year-after-year. This information will be helpful for forest and wildlife management decision making across the forested region of Minnesota.

Wood duck calling out from the branches. Wood ducks are cavity nesters, meaning they typically nest in tree holes or nest boxes. Perching on branches allows them to survey their surroundings for potential nesting sites or predators. | Where's Wildlife

Why Australian Wood Ducks are Different? Australian Wood Ducks make nest in tree hollows instead of on the ground or water, form permanent monogamous pairs, & prefer to forage for food on land by grazing rather than swimming. These behaviors set them apart from many other duck species, allowing them to adapt to both natural & human-altered environments across Australia. Like, comment & share this reel. #ducks #duckling #ducklover #woodducks #beautifulduck #birdlife #familyfriendly #Wow #autumn #