Waterfowl

There’s a duck nest in my yard. What should I expect and what should I do?

Have you ever wondered what to do if you discover a duck nesting on the ground?

High-flying tale gives readers insight into the realities of waterfowl migration

With her debut book, author and Ducks Unlimited Canada Feather Society member Diane Bedford is shedding light on ducks’ migration journeys, while giving back to conservation.

Five decades of conservation in Ontario

Celebrating 50 years of Ducks Unlimited Canada’s conservation efforts in Ontario: key milestones in wetland restoration, habitat protection, research, and innovative partnerships from the 1970s to today.

Celebrating a master carver: Roger Desjardins

Quebec carver’s artistic skills are tied to the beauty of waterfowl and the conservation efforts that sustain them.

Want to make your outdoor space safe for wild ducks?

Landowners may find themselves in the middle of a duck and predator conflict - here's how to lower the risks.

They never look up

Everyone should experience freeze-up at a marsh.

Watch the Fully Flocked Marathon on WildTV

Take flight with us and @Wild_TV for a 90-minute, commercial-free marathon featuring Wild TV's finest Waterfowl Hunts.

2024 Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey

The much anticipated report of total duck populations show first increase since 2015; estimated at 34 million.

Yacking Ducks make a splash with land donation in Ontario

Sporting group leaves a legacy with land donation on the Beaver River.

What do wild ducks eat?

Different ducks have different diets—and even eat different foods according to their physical needs and the time of year.

How do ducks’ feet stay warm in winter?

Web-footed and fancy free—how ducks navigate frigid ice and snow underfoot

Canadian scientists showcasing the latest in waterfowl research at North American Duck Symposium 

Eleven Ducks Unlimited Canada researchers will attend the international conference, presenting on recent research, and learning from a global network of waterfowl scientists.

Harlequin ducks

Harlequin ducks are stockier than many duck species — likely due to the rugged environment they evolved in. Duck autopsies show that harlequins sustain more bone fractures than other ducks throughout their lives, indicating that those waves and rocks are as rough as they look.

2023 Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey

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

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.