4K views · 125 reactions | Wood Ducks are year-round residents in Southwest Florida. In winter their numbers swell with visitors from the north. These beautiful birds prefer wetland habitats with large trees that overhang the water and typically nest in tree cavities. They eat a lot of seeds and acorns as well as a variety of wetland plants, insects, and grain. Visitors have reported seeing them at the Sanctuary this past week. Video: R J Wiley | Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary | Facebook

71K views · 1.8K reactions | Wood duck calling out from the branches. Wood ducks are cavity nesters, meaning they typically nest in tree holes or nest boxes. Perching on branches allows them to survey their surroundings for potential nesting sites or predators. | Where's Wildlife | Facebook

Today, the Wood Duck is often easy to find in suitable habitat within its range. Some might find it hard to believe that as recently as the early 20th century, this species seemed to be sliding toward extinction. How did it manage to avoid the same fate as other North American bird species such as the Passenger Pigeon and Carolina Parakeet? Read on here: https://abcbirds.org/bird/wood-duck/ Video: Wood Duck | American Bird Conservancy