Waterfowl
New research reveals that ducks lead active lives after dark
A photographic tribute to the fall migration
After a two-year pause, the dedicated men and women who survey North America’s most important waterfowl breeding grounds were back in the field this spring
DU’s Ecology Conservation and Management Certification provides a solid foundation for up-and-coming professionals in the field
Recent genetic research has revealed that the modern mallard and its close relatives share common Ice Age origins
Today’s ducks and geese may have descended from species that once shared the planet with dinosaurs
History has repeatedly shown that waterfowl populations rebound when wet weather returns to the prairies
Second-annual document shows trends in large-scale waterfowl patterns
In an exclusive excerpt from his forthcoming book, the author shares some of the highlights from his epic quest to photograph every species of duck, goose, and swan on earth
An overview of late-summer habitat conditions across key waterfowl breeding areas
With breeding ground surveys canceled and severe drought developing on the prairies, how did waterfowl managers set this year's hunting regulations?
Amalgamations of ducklings and goslings can include offspring from two or more females
Using cutting-edge Geographic Information Systems technology, Ducks Unlimited is harnessing the power of data to guide its work
South Louisiana's imperiled coastal marshes are at the heart of the region's culture, economy, and cuisine
Four DU biologists, who are also hard-core waterfowlers, share their proven tactics for a successful day in the marsh
An overview of late-summer habitat conditions across key waterfowl breeding areas
The distribution of these highly prized birds is closely tied to water quality and food availability
Despite efforts to reduce their numbers, light goose populations continue to grow, potentially threatening other waterfowl species
Defining science-based decisions in the waterfowl management community
Do these fabled birds actually exist?
DU and its partners are using cutting-edge tools and technology to guide conservation programs across North America
There's nothing like a September teal hunt to kick off the waterfowl season
This year's winners captured a breathtaking array of waterfowl, wetland, and hunting images from across the country
Encapsulating versatility and beauty