Wood Duck Nest Boxes
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the old grind
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My waving and yelling at the geese is keeping the __ away this year w/o scaring the ducks. :cool2: I looked at buying vs building boxes and found out which other birds prefer them.
Seeing migrating buffleheads and mergansers (common and hooded) visit and move on in the spring, I learn they might find a suitable spot to nest here. Had a few ring necks again this Spring but usually just males. An obvious pair browsed cattail margins as if looking for a nesting spot a few weeks ago, but I don't know yet what it would take to get them to nest here.
I dare say we should get out out bat box plans soon too, and get them put together and mounted to host more of our favorites.
Seeing migrating buffleheads and mergansers (common and hooded) visit and move on in the spring, I learn they might find a suitable spot to nest here. Had a few ring necks again this Spring but usually just males. An obvious pair browsed cattail margins as if looking for a nesting spot a few weeks ago, but I don't know yet what it would take to get them to nest here.
I dare say we should get out out bat box plans soon too, and get them put together and mounted to host more of our favorites.
dj1701
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I installed a Wood Duck box this year, but have not seen any. I think Red Wing Blackbirds took it over?
However my new Mallard tube was a first year success. :thumbsup:
Dave
However my new Mallard tube was a first year success. :thumbsup:
Dave