OFFERING QUICK START INTO CONSERVATION ACTION



Interested in helping local wildlife? The California Wood Duck Program is an easy entry into the world of conservation, and the nesting season is nearly here. Wood ducks, a colorful cavity nesting bird, need your help.  Fully assembled wood duck boxes are offered to the public and proceeds will directly benefit California Waterfowl’s Wood Duck Program and conservation in California.

The California Wood Duck Program is the most extensive volunteer nest box program in the nation. Thanks to the efforts of 500+ volunteers statewide, last year over 33,000 wood ducks hatched; bringing the total to over 470,000 since the program’s inception in 1991. Wood duck drakes are showy and colorful, and the hens, unlike most female ducks, also have an iridescent shine to the feathers of their head and body. It has been estimated that up to 90% of wood duck nesting habitat has disappeared since the early 1900’s. However, with the advent of the nest boxes populations have rebounded from historic lows.

February is the time to install new, or replace old, wood duck boxes for the upcoming nesting season. Fully assembled boxes are available for pick up in Sacramento and Woodland for $40, ready to assemble kits are $20, and post mounting brackets are also available for $10 per set. All proceeds directly support California Waterfowl’s Wood Duck Program.

For information on purchasing boxes or kits, please contact California Waterfowl at 916-648-1406 or email them at wwp@calwaterfowl.org

After your boxes are installed, shavings added and thelid secured, wood ducks will know home when they see it. To learn more about wood duck needs, click here>>