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Waterfowl Biology & Research

Learn all you could ever want to know about ducks and geese! DU biologists have accumulated a wealth of research and findings about waterfowl and their behavior.

Waterfowl ID

Waterfowl IDLearn fascinating information about various waterfowl species including breeding and migration information. Listen to what the waterfowl sound like in the wild, so you can easily identify them on your next outing.




Understanding Waterfowl

Understanding WaterfowlDucks Unlimited has conducted extensive research on waterfowl biology, and our biologists have written numerous "Understanding Waterfowl" articles.


Waterfowl Lifecycle

Waterfowl LifecycleIn the space of one year a duck experiences the full spectrum of seasonal changes that usher in opportunities & challenges.


Wood Duck Boxes

Wood duck boxes Creating a wood duck box and strategically placing it can draw birds into an area and create a local population.


Where Do Your Ducks Come From?

Did you know that biologists band more than 200,000 ducks and 150,000 geese every year?  With roughly 90,000 bands reported each year, the data explains waterfowl migration and habits.

As birds are reported or harvested, this information is placed onto maps, showing where the bird was banded and where it was reported.  These maps provide a glimpse of not only migration corridors, but where ducks in your area come from.

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Nest Site Selection
Where ducks make their nests is vital to the birds' breeding success



Understanding Waterfowl: Tracking the Black Duck
DU research sheds new light on this prized bird's migration habits



Duck Scouting Success With Online Tools
New technology for duck hunters









The Moveable Feast
During spring migration, waterfowl need an abundance of food to return to the breeding grounds in good condition.



DU Migration Field Editor Program
Waterfowl Migration & Hunting Reports Across the Nation






Finding the Way
Waterfowl have amazing navigational abilities that guide their migrations



Duckling Survival
A variety of factors influence how many young ducks fly south each fall.



Field Reports: Spring Habitat Conditions
Abundant winter precipitation has set the stage for improved wetland conditions on many key waterfowl breeding areas






Waterfowl Mating Systems II
How ducks and geese select their mates and maintain pair bonds varies among species.









Federal Premium Ammunition
Black Cloud FS Steel



Migration Alert: Freeze-up Approaches the Northern Prairies
Oct. 26 – Mississippi and Central Flyway



Waterfowl Fall Migration
Why, when, and where?



Understanding Waterfowl: Waterfowl Feathers
Ducks and geese rely on their remarkable plumage for many things, but especially to keep warm



Teal Time
Blue-winged teal start heading south in August


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