Dr. Johann Walker to head DU prairies program
BISMARCK, N.D. – Nov. 20, 2013 – Ducks Unlimited has named Dr. Johann Walker its director of conservation programs for North and South Dakota and Montana. Walker is recognized as one of the premier waterfowl population ecologists in the country. For the past three years, he has led the science and planning efforts for DU’s Great Plains Region by designing, collecting and analyzing the latest scientific research on waterfowl breeding ecology.
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Wetland conditions good for nesting migratory birds
BISMARCK, N.D. – May 10, 2013 – As the breeding season for ducks in the Prairie Pothole Region gets into full swing, the world will be celebrating International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) on Saturday, May 11. As IMBD draws near, Ducks Unlimited says habitat conditions in the continent’s “Duck Factory” are above average.
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Habitat Update: Northern Plains Receives More Snow
A late spring storm in North Dakota dropped one to two feet of snow across the state, creating chaos for citizens of the Northern Plains. For most waterfowl, however, the snow is just a temporary setback.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ducks Unlimited focus funding to protect vital waterfowl habitat in Prairie Pothole Region
WASHINGTON - March 2, 2012 - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Ducks Unlimited announced today they will work with the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission to focus resources on wildlife habitat in the Prairie Pothole Region of the northern plains, breeding grounds for a majority of the continent's ducks.
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Photo Essay: Spring on the Prairies
A look at what breeding waterfowl will find as they return to the Duck Factory (by Chris Jennings)
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Photo Essay: Nesting Habitat
Experience the images waterfowl face when they arrive on the prairies this year
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DU salutes USDA's support, commitment to conservation on 25th anniversary of CRP
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Dec. 23, 2010 - This year marks the 25th anniversary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Conservation Reserve Program. The Food Security Act of 1985 established the CRP, arguably the greatest landscape-level conservation program ever.
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Cleaning and Maintaining Wood Duck Boxes
Tips for keeping your wood duck nesting boxes in good condition season after season
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Waterfowl Mating and Nesting
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A look at goose nesting habitat in 2010
Canada goose hunters who experienced their fair share of disappointment in the field last season can be more optimistic in 2010.
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Prairie Pothole Region
The Prairie Pothole Region, North America's Duck Factory, is at the heart of Ducks Unlimited's conservation mission. Read more about DU's PPR priority area.
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Duck Nesting Success FAQ's
What is it and what impacts it?
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How to Handle "Urban" Ducks
I found a mallard nest on my property. What should I do now?
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Conservation in Canada
While great progress has been made in conserving Canadian waterfowl habitats, many challenges lie ahead for DU and its partners.
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Life in the Egg
A look at the incubation process and the amazing transformation that occurs within each egg.
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Nest Site Selection
Selecting a nest site is an important decision in the annual cycle of ducks. Nest site choice can influence whether the female survives the nesting season and her eggs survive to hatch.
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The Incubation Period
For female waterfowl, hatching a nest requires a big investment of time and energy.
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New CRP Practice Emphasizes Ducks
New enrollment guidelines will provide valuable nesting habitat, but significant challenges remain.
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Prairies Under Siege
Ducks Unlimited scientists provide an in-depth look at the conservation of the Prairie Pothole Region in a comprehensive four-part series.
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Prairies Under Siege: The Future of the Prairie Pothole Region
Jim Ringelman explains the actions necessary to keep the Prairie Pothole Region functioning and producing waterfowl for future generations.
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Prairies Under Siege: Science and Conservation
Science is the most important factor driving Ducks Unlimited's habitat conservation efforts in the Prairie Pothole Region.
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Prairies Under Siege: New Threats to Ducks & Waterfowling
The Prairie Pothole Region, an area critical to waterfowl, is currently under attack from several sides, putting nesting habitat at risk.
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Prairies Under Siege: Ducks, Habitat Conservation & Predators
Ducks Unlimited scientists explain why DU's focus remains on habitat conservation rather than predator control.
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Redhead Hens: The Parasite Queen
Redhead hens are one of the most common duck species to engage in nest parasitism, laying their eggs in the nests of other hens and leaving their young to be reared by them.
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If at First You Don't Succed
For breeding hens, producing a brood of ducklings requires perseverance as well as good nesting habitat
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Waterfowl Renesting
For many species of ducks, persistence is crucial to reproductive success.
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The Cover Connection
Large areas of protected grasslands are essential for waterfowl populations nesting in the Prairie Pothole Region and across the Great Plains.
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The Shotgun Approach to Nest Success
Did you ever wonder why some species have a lot of offspring and provide only short-term limited care for their young, while others have few offspring and provide long-term intensive care? These differences in reproductive strategies have been the object of scientific investigation and debate for years.
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Parental Care
Early life for young waterfowl can range from surviving in a single-parent family to living a bird’s version of an Ozzie and Harriet-style childhood.
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Prairie Pothole Region - More Information
The Prairie Pothole Region, North America's "Duck Factory," provides critical nesting habitat for migrating waterfowl. Read more about the area's history and how it benefits other wildlife species as well.
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Biodiversity in the Grassland Biome
Learn about biodiversity, biomes, grasslands and related ecosystems in this article about the declining diversity of grasslands habitats and the impact on waterfowl.
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