Wood ducks on Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge - The Coastland Times

Wood ducks on Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge - The Coastland Times

Wood ducks – like these on the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge – are the only North American waterfowl that have two broods in a single year. As early as the day after hatching, wood ducklings take the plunge out of the nest down to the water or ground, depending where the nest is located. This first leap can be from as high as 40 or more feet. The majority of a wood duck’s diet is vegetarian, but it also eats insects. Male wood ducks are…

Local Wildlife (04/02/25): A pair of quackers

This couple spends every day with Brenna Hicks in the yard and the water. They almost eat out of her hands now. Photo courtesy of Brenna Hicks