Gilligallou's Blog — Wood Ducks

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Tips for Repairing a Wood Duck Box

Depending on what kind of wood duck box you have acquired or built, they are usually built using one type of wood or another.  Used to attract wood ducks or “woodies”, these boxes are believed to be one of the main reasons why we still have these stunning ducks on the landscape today. When it […]  

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General Duck Classifications of Ontario and What Species You Could Spot This Spring

Despite a little hiccup last week, we are very much moving toward spring.  With April on the very near horizon, the Easter holiday and some hopeful May flowers, we should be treated to several of our favourite migrating birds and the wonderful time of the year known as the nesting season. As we await our […]  

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Spring Spotlight: The Wood Duck

Let’s face it, when it comes to ducks, there are not many that can match the unique colouring and display characteristics as the stunningly beautiful wood duck.  What’s better is that by strategically placing wood duck boxes on our near your property (if so equipped), you can not only get a glimpse of these wonderful […]  

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How Wood Duck Boxes Boost Populations

It certainly seems like more and more folks are getting into wood duck placement, at least out here in our neck of the woods.  Most times when I pass a marshy area while in my car, I can often spot a few wood duck boxes nicely hung on the trees. We have also been a […]

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