Wildlife Archives — Ducks Unlimited Canada

Grassroots, Landowners, Wetlands, Wildlife

DUC honours Manitoba conservation leader with land dedication

DUC dedicated 160 acres of marsh and grasslands to commemorate Rick Andrews' years of service

Grasslands, Landowners, Prairie Pothole Region, Water, Waterfowl, Wetlands, Wildlife

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.

Grasslands, Landowners, Prairie Pothole Region, Wildlife

Saskatchewan ranch family sustainably manages grass for today – and for tomorrow

Saskatchewan ranch families are known for putting conservation first on the Canadian Prairies, but some go that extra mile to make sustainable practices the cornerstone of their operation.

Wildlife

10 Fascinating Facts about Native Bees and Monarch Butterflies

Additional facts from pollinator and ecosystem researchers, presented in the Wild for Pollinators webinar.

Wetlands, Wildlife

Frequently Asked Questions about Wild Pollinators

Native bee species, or wild bees, need our help. They are an important element of our natural ecosystems, and support food production too.

Wildlife

10 fascinating facts from the Project Dragonfly webinar

The following are 10 of our favourite facts from some of Canada’s scientific experts on dragonflies, wetland ecosystems and citizen science.

Prairie Pothole Region, Wetlands, Wildlife

Saskatchewan birders provide glimpse into extraordinary songbird diversity on conserved land

As more research uncovers the significance of wetlands, their conservation will benefit a diverse array of species, including songbirds.

Landowners, Prairie Pothole Region, Wildlife

Saskatchewan land donation links past to present

The Fowler family farm, once a productive agricultural landscape, now a lush wildlife-friendly mix of wetlands, aspen bluffs and hay.

Wildlife

Mothing is a must for nature lovers

David Beadle is a freelance illustrator, photographer, birder and moth enthusiast. He is co-author of Peterson Field Guide to Moths of Northeastern North America .

Wildlife

Spring Migration Tracker Roundup

Birds of every feather have almost completed their migration journeys. Each week, we chose one project migration observation to feature.

Wildlife

Project Dragonfly FAQs

Answers to commonly asked questions about dragonflies and their ecosystems, from the Project Dragonfly webinar.

Wetlands, Wildlife

Documenting Canada’s rare dragonflies

How citizen science and wetland conservation are helping important indicator species.

Biodiversity, Science, Wetlands, Wildlife

Focus on biodiversity in Ontario

We’re working all the angles to support biodiversity in Ontario communities.

Wildlife

Dragonflies and monarchs: multi-generation migrations

In the world of dragonfly and butterfly migration, it can take more than one generation to complete a round-trip from north to south and back again.

Wildlife

Dragonflies have (almost) seen it all

Dragonflies have been around since before the dinosaurs, evolving to survive and bearing witness to many different versions of life on Earth.

Science, Wildlife

Test your nature knowledge with DUC’s wildlife quizzes

See how much you know about wetland wildlife by trying some of our popular quizzes!

Biodiversity, Wildlife

Biodiversity losses will continue without more action to protect wetlands

Highly sensitive to changes in the environment, their welfare has become an important indicator of the overall health of wetland ecosystems where they live and breed.

Wetlands, Wildlife

One million acres conserved in Ontario

We invite you to celebrate this million-acre milestone by putting on your boots and jacket and taking a stroll in nature.