Search My DU My State Shop JOIN DUDONATE Get Involved Conservation Hunting Media Events CONSERVATION : WATERFOWL RESEARCH Waterfowl Research & Science Learn all you could ever want to know about ducks and geese! DU biologists have accumulated a wealth of research and findings about waterfowl and their behavior. Waterfowl ID Information about various waterfowl species including breeding and migration information Mallard Life Cycle In the space of one year a duck experiences the full spectrum of seasonal changes The Prairie Experience Explore the prairies like never before Wood Duck Boxes Build a wood duck box to draw birds into an area and create a local population The articles below provide greater insight into the science DU employs to understand waterfowl biology and behavior. All Stories (179) Are Waterfowl Distributions Changing? Recent studies have added to our knowledge about how different environmental factors impact when and where waterfowl migrate and winter Late-Summer 2021 Waterfowl Production Outlook An overview of late-summer habitat conditions across key waterfowl breeding areas Data, Drought, and Duck Seasons With breeding ground surveys canceled and severe drought developing on the prairies, how did waterfowl managers set this year's hunting regulations? Understanding Waterfowl: Super Broods Amalgamations of ducklings and goslings can include offspring from two or more females Late Spring Habitat Outlook 2021 An overview of wetland conditions across key waterfowl breeding areas History of Waterfowl Harvest Management This 16-part DU Podcast series offers a comprehensive breakdown of how waterfowl harvest management has changed over the course of history Season in Review 2020–21 Indices of habitat conditions, weather, and regional duck abundance Early Spring Habitat Outlook 2021 An overview of wetland conditions across key waterfowl breeding areas Understanding Waterfowl: The Adventures of Urban Mallards Researchers have made some surprising discoveries about the behavior of birds raised in cities and suburbs Understanding Waterfowl: The Perfect Combination A variety of factors must come together to create prime wetland conditions on the prairies LOAD MORE Related migration understanding waterfowl waterfowl biology About Ducks Unlimited Contact Ducks Unlimited National Fact Sheet Jobs Privacy Policy Financials Newsletter Advertise with DU Classifieds Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Email More AddThis Share options