Wood Duck

A Wood Duck pair—this time at the McLane Creek Nature Trail on 10 March 2022. In the early 1900s, ornithologists believed the species might be heading towards extinction. According to Hepp and Belrose (2020), Wood Duck populations are increasing by about 2.5% yearly as a result of bag limits during hunting season. Habitat management and nest box programs also assist the Wood Duck population recovery from historic lows.