Ducks and mallards belong to the same biological family, Anatidae. Although they share many similar traits, mallards are migratory birds, and ducks are generally non-migratory. Both are attracted to parks, wetlands, ponds, or any body of water with aquatic vegetation.
Did you know Alberta is home to the world’s largest mallard duck? You can find the giant bird in Andrew, a small village northeast of Edmonton, where it’s been a local landmark since the ’90s. The massive sculpture celebrates the wetlands…
White-tailed deer can’t see the same color spectrum as humans, but their vision is superior in low light. Hunters in brilliant blaze orange could never escape being seen — if wildlife saw the same as people do. Whether you’re talking animals,…
EAST TEXAS — Duck hunters preparing for the 2026-27 waterfowl season are being urged to balance optimism with realistic expectations as wildlife officials point to improving habitat in East Texas but continued concerns about long-term duck populations. The Texas Parks and Wildlife…
Oct. 14, 2026 AUSTIN – As the 2026-27 waterfowl hunting season approaches, lower bird numbers and fluctuating habitat conditions will require hunters to be flexible and ready to take advantage when habitats evolve throughout the year. Ducks must meet their foraging needs in flooded…
Grant to Ducks Unlimited supports three marsh terracing projects. Through a $1 million contribution from ConocoPhillips in support of DU’s Gulf Coast Initiative, the organizations will collaborate on conservation projects focused on marsh enhancement, freshwater management, shoreline protection, and long-term monitoring…
First geese counted at Freezout Lake WMA as fall migration begins nbcmontana.com CHOTEAU, Mont. — The first few swans were spotted migrating south at Freezout Lake Wildlife Management Area this week. Bird counts begin in October. The following update was…
Press Register Waterfowl population decreasing; adjustments needed For all practical purposes, the 2026 delta grain crop, (rice, soybeans, and corn), is out of the field and either in the bin or on a barge headed for destinations across the world. Field…
Ducks, geese, herons, and coastal birds—habitat and migration notes.
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