Wood duck

Lone orphaned Wood duck arrived Friday. When these ducklings hatch they can jump down from their cavity up to 50 feet and walk over a mile to water. In captivity these ducks are much harder to rehab due to their diet and stress. Thankfully, this little one has already gained weight. We hope to locate and place the duckling in a rehab center that has other wood ducks.
Wood ducks unlike other ducks are cavity nesters. Large cavities/trees are diminishing and nest boxes can be built for their use. Wood ducks like remote areas near water with tall grasses and downed trees.