Enhancing Your Waterfowl Migration Tracker Experience
Enhancing Your Waterfowl Migration Tracker Experience Greer Smith October 1, 2024 Vast skyward journeys captivate the hearts of birdwatchers everywhere. Migrating birds paint a vivid picture of nature’s annual treks, offering both mystery and wonder. Witnessing these patterns inspires awe, but tracking them reveals deeper insights. Bird migration tracking is a delight for enthusiasts and […]
Community-Based Conservation: Local Efforts for Duck Protection
Community-Based Conservation: Local Efforts for Duck Protection Greer Smith June 7, 2024 Conservationists around the globe are making significant strides in duck protection and habitat restoration. With local initiatives citizens and residents become more active and showcasing the true power of community-based conservation. Today, we explore how grassroots efforts can lead to sustainable solutions with […]
Are Ducks Nocturnal?
Are Ducks Nocturnal? Greer Smith April 4, 2024 When exactly do ducks decide to move and migrate? It’s a complex question that seems to have as many answers as there are experts willing to share their insights. But here’s what we do know for sure, especially regarding two particular Blue-winged Teal, Fat Daddy and MJ, both […]
How Far Can Ducks Travel in a Day
How Far Can Ducks Travel in a Day Greer Smith March 13, 2024 Today we explore an incredible 26-hour segment from the migration of a Northern Shoveler banded by Tierra De Aves, named “Scoop” by a group of inspired middle school students. This exceptional journey, which began just west of Mexico City at 1:54 AM […]
Wood Duck Boxes and Nesting Behavior
Wood Duck Boxes and Nesting Behavior Greer Smith March 11, 2024 Ducks Don’t Put All Their Eggs in One Basket! The saying “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket” takes on a literal meaning in the world of wood ducks. When we speak of “dump boxes,” we’re referring to intraspecific brood parasitism, a phenomenon […]
How To Implement Duck Tagging for Future Study
How To Implement Duck Tagging for Future Study Greer Smith February 8, 2024 Duck tagging is a cornerstone of avian research, enabling precise tracking through collections of critical data on waterfowl movements, habits, and population trends. This practice provides indispensable insights for wildlife biologists who are piecing together the complex ecological puzzle of habitat preferences, […]
How the Conservation Reserve Program Helps Ducks
How the Conservation Reserve Program Helps Ducks Greer Smith January 22, 2024 For bird enthusiasts throughout North America, the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) represents a long-standing initiative administered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Since 1985, this voluntary program has encouraged farmers and agricultural landowners to convert environmentally sensitive or highly erodible lands […]
10 Interesting Facts About Ducks
10 Interesting Facts About Ducks Greer Smith January 22, 2024 Ducks, often associated with quacks and playful antics, hold a deeper allure beyond their audible charm. In the realm of nature, these feathered beings are remarkably diverse. There are over 100 distinct species that each exhibit unique duck behaviors. From dabbling ducks dipping their bottoms […]
Migration Movie: An Animated Duck Film for the Entire Family
Migration Movie: An Animated Duck Film for the Entire Family Greer Smith January 8, 2024 Migration, the latest cinematic creation from Illumination, takes audiences on an unforgettable journey with a Mallard family. This animated duck film offers a captivating twist on migration, allowing parents, kids, and waterfowl enthusiasts to immerse themselves in a heartwarming adventure. […]
Duck Conservation: Habitat Loss Effects and Pollution Impact
Duck Conservation: Habitat Loss Effects and Pollution Impact Greer Smith December 16, 2023 Waterfowl transcend being mere inhabitants of ecosystems; they are the essence of the delicate harmony within these environments. Their habitats, teeming with sustenance, shelter, and breeding grounds, serve as the lifeblood of their existence. In this blog, we discuss the significance of […]
