Wood Duck Boxes

Wood Duck Boxes are wooden boxes which are meant for hen wood ducks to nest in. They are placed above ground in trees and filled with wood chips. They are meant to simulate an old woodpecker hole, which is what wood ducks naturally nest in.

Wood duck boxes have been put up in various areas throughout Netley/Libau marsh. The boxes were donated by Ducks Unlimited Canada for NMWF's annual Green-wing day held in the late winter/early spring. The boxes have had some success in the marsh depending on the location. Some areas, particularly along the Red River, north of Breezy Point, have had as high as 75% usage.

In addition to Wood Ducks, Mergansers and Buffle head have also been known to nest in these Boxes.