Waterfowl

2023 Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey

A career in science and conservation

Jim Devries is a recognized leader in North American wetland and waterfowl science based on his long career in conservation with DUC.

Raising the roof

Nest box builders pick up their hammers for many reasons but they all have one thing in common: a personal connection to wildlife and a desire to give back.

Five Small Ducks You Can See in Winter

Not all ducks leave the country when cold weather comes to Canada’s forests, rivers, lakes and wetlands

Conservation agreement satisfies Manitoba farm family in many ways

Financial compensation and conserving natural areas compelled Dale and Linda O'Greysik to sign a conservation agreement with DUC.

Stalking “energy powerballs” in Canada’s changing boreal zone

Research in the boreal forest helps us understand ducks and the predators they have to avoid.

Manitoba land donation steeped in history

Land homesteaded by a man who came to Manitoba in 1870 with the province’s first police force is being permanently conserved by the current owners and DUC.

On the trail of canvasback ducks in Manitoba

Scientist continues a 50+ year tradition of canvasback surveys on their breeding grounds.

Quiet marshes keep flightless waterfowl safe in summer

Ever wonder where the ducks go in summer? A DUC waterfowl expert explains why these birds hide out during a period called moulting.

That time when a duck family took over the backyard pool

Backyard pools occasionally attract a family of flightless fluffballs. We're here to help with some pro tips.

Got ducks in your pool? Here’s what to do

If you have ducks in your pool, what’s most important is what you shouldn’t do. We’re here with a duck explainer to help.

Found a duck nest in Ontario? Here’s what to do

Have you noticed a nest in the yard? Or maybe on your daily stroll? We’re here with a duck-nest explainer to help.

Seasonal ponds are life support for wildlife

Wetland habitats are the “neighbourhood” where ducks raise the next generation.

Watch inside a duck’s nest box

Watch and learn about the wood ducks and hooded mergansers using nest boxes installed by a DUC volunteer in New Brunswick—and get ready for the ducklings to hatch!

Breaking news: Discovery of the world’s oldest duck uncovers amazing story of conservation

Just in time to celebrate our anniversary, we’re reporting from the scene where an 84-year-old mallard has returned to Canada’s wetlands.

Ducks love to nest in winter wheat

After almost 30 years of championing and working with farmers in Western Canada to sustainably grow winter wheat, DUC and its partners are launching a new ecolabel program called Habitat-Friendly Winter Wheat

DUC names 160 acres for long-serving Manitoba conservationist

DUC has dedicated 160 acres of marsh and prairie grasses to conservationist Glenn Babee, who helped restore the land south of Riding Mountain National Park in the 1990s.

A duckling left behind

When a duckling hatches in the wrong nest, its journey to a life-sustaining wetland gets complicated.

Where are the ducks nesting along the Saint John River?

What a University of New Brunswick student’s research could tell us about waterfowl and nest-box stewardship in the lower Saint John River floodplain. 

Ken Ferris leaves lasting impression at Ducks Unlimited Canada

One of DUC’s most renowned artists and tireless fundraisers is set to call it a career at the end of the year. Ken Ferris, DUC’s manager of volunteer and corporate fundraising for northern B.C., is retiring.

2020 Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey Cancelled

Long-term data will be used to bridge gap in 65-year monitoring effort

A passion for science and waterfowl

At DUC, our work focuses on science-based solutions. We are fortunate to draw some of the best and brightest in the field of conservation.

Where cattle and ducks find a home on the range

The Hanceville Cattle Co. and DUC take the road less travelled in their commitment to conservation and agriculture in the Chilcotin.