You can do that by installing a solar cover, floating toys in the pool (the two recommended ones are a dancing dolphin, which ...

The 12th annual Unicoi County Summer Count took place Saturday, June 14, with 15 observers in six parties. Sharp-eyed ...

Mallard nests are often predated by raccoons, foxes or skunks, and the downy youngsters are favourite menu items for crows, ravens, gulls, snapping turtles, northern pike, and owls. It’s tough to be a ...

Typical of this species. In our area, depending on the duck species in question, it may nest inside a hollow tree (wood duck, hooded merganser) or under cover of grasses (mallard, blue-winged teal).

It's a male mallard, but it's hard to say if it's the same one that hit the headlines seven years ago. This is the comment of the Swiss municipality on social media: "We wish you lots of fun ...

While most ducks stick to ponds and park benches, this one clearly prefers the open road—or rather, the airspace above it. With wings outstretched and a sense of mischief, it seems to relish its ...

Compare them to the everyday Mallard and you’ll see that whistling-ducks are no ordinary ducks. They’re lanky, long-legged, long-necked, with big, broad wings. They make loud whistling cries as they ...

Male mallard ducks called drakes, as well as other duck species, have brighter, more vibrant plumage than females which help to attract mates. Also the females called hens with their duller coloration ...

The plumage of an adult male mallard is absolutely spectacular. An iridescent metallic-green head that can shift from green to blue in the proper light would itself be enough to qualify the duck as ...

Thinking about adding a duck to your flock? Here's what you need to know about their care and personalities before you bring ...