The History of Ducks: Ancient Times to Modern Day
The History of Ducks: Ancient Times to Modern Day Greer Smith December 8, 2023 Have you ever wondered where waterfowl come from or how long they’ve inhabited our planet? In this...
What’s New On Our Duck Blog
- Home
- Blog
Welcome, dedicated birdwatchers and enthusiasts, to the 50 Ducks comprehensive Duck and Waterfowl Blog Archive! Our blog covers a variety of waterfowl species, their habitat preferences, and migration patterns, unraveling the science behind their remarkable journeys.
Whether you love
- stunning imagery
- exploring interactive maps
- enjoying tracking seasonal changes
our archive will not disappoint.
We pour our passion for ducks, geese, and other waterfowl species into each post, delivering informative content to help you better understand our winged wanderers. Expect to find detailed discussions on current conservation efforts, inspiring success stories, and personal accounts from fellow enthusiasts and researchers.
Archives
Top 10 Ways to Help with Duck Conservation
Top 10 Ways to Help with Duck Conservation Greer Smith November 27, 2023 Duck conservation is of utmost importance, as these waterfowl play a vital role in maintaining the balance of...
Top 5 Benefits of Ducks: How Preservation Empowers Local Communities
Top 5 Benefits of Ducks: How Preservation Empowers Local Communities Greer Smith November 27, 2023 Ducks, our unassuming aquatic companions, harbor astonishing mysteries that set them apart from other avian species....
IBOC 2023
International Bird Observatory Conference 2023 IBOC 2023 Greer Smith November 13, 2023 The International Bird Observatory Conference (IBOC) in Veracruz, Mexico, was recently hosted by a team of avian conservation stalwarts:...
The Importance of Bottomland Hardwood Forests for Waterfowl Conservation
The Importance of Bottomland Hardwood Forests for Waterfowl Conservation Greer Smith October 4, 2023 One of the lesser well known habitats essential to waterfowl habitat and sustainability are bottomland hardwood forests...
Why 50 Ducks? A Pirogue Ride
Why 50 Ducks? A Pirogue Ride Greer Smith August 21, 2023 Greer Smith (Right) and Brother Sam Since its inception, many people have asked me why I started 50 Ducks. While...
Wet Feet and Mexican Ducks
Wet Feet and Mexican Ducks Greer Smith July 25, 2023 With the imminent launch of 50 Ducks and the forthcoming banding of our first flock of ducks, we can feel the...
BWT 79-Day Update
BWT 79-Day Update Greer Smith June 23, 2023 After a 31-day stopover in North Texas, our beloved Blue-winged Teal, fondly known as Fat Daddy, has reappeared in Boise, Oklahoma. Upon his...
Headed North!
Headed North! Greer Smith May 17, 2023 Over the past 42 days, we've been tracking two Blue-winged Teal, banded 20 miles west of Mexico City. For the initial 36 days, "Fat...
Tracking the Movement of Two Blue-Winged Teal in April of 2023: A Detailed Analysis
Tracking the Movement of Two Blue-Winged Teal in April of 2023: A Detailed Analysis Greer Smith May 1, 2023 In our inaugural month of waterfowl tracking, we closely monitored the movements...
Educating the Next Generation of Conservationists
Educating the Next Generation of Conservationists Greer Smith April 24, 2023 The State of The Birds in 2022 reports the U.S. and Canada have lost ¼ of bird species since 1970....
Our First Ducks
Our First Ducks Greer Smith April 6, 2023 It has been 441 days since the idea of 50 Ducks first entered my mind. In that time, I have reached out to...
The 50 Ducks Story
The 50 Ducks Story Greer Smith March 17, 2023 Every year my dad and I go to Venice Louisiana on a hunting trip. As with all waterfowl trips south of the...
