Male and Female Wood Ducks                              Pic  Sherrie Frieling Boulder‘s warm weather Wood ducks inhabit wooded swamps, marshes, streams, and lakes across North America, particularly favoring areas that provide dense canopy cover. This preference for wooded environments is unique among ducks and is reflected in their name. They are cavity nesters, relying on tree holes to lay their eggs, which distinguishes them from most other waterfowl that nest on the ground. Conservation efforts, including the provision of nesting boxes, have been... Read More