Helping Eiders
Helping Eiders Researchers are deploying structures to raise nest success in Nova Scotia By Paul Wait Common eiders nesting on offshore islands of Nova Scotia are [...]
To Catch a Coon
To Catch a Coon Delta Waterfowl studies raccoon movements to make trapping more efficient By Paul Wait Delta Waterfowl’s Predator Management trappers caught dozens of [...]
Taking Flight with Ringnecks
Taking Flight with Ringnecks In this unique footage, veterinarians explain the process of surgically implanting satellite transmitters in hen ringnecks for Delta’s innovative ring-necked duck tracking [...]
Duckology with Dr. Frank
Duckology with Dr. Frank: Using Drones to Find Broods This incredible aerial footage of duck broods illustrates the potential of Delta’s pioneering drone research to revolutionize [...]
How Weather Impacts Ringneck Migration
How Weather Impacts Ringneck Migration Tori Mezebish, a graduate student at the University of Georgia, explains how a lingering snow line delayed the spring migration of [...]
Duckology with Dr. Frank – The Value of Ephemeral Wetlands in Cropland
The Value of Ephemeral Wetlands in Cropland When spring arrives on the prairies, the first ponds ducks use are sheet water wetlands in farm fields. [...]
Duckology with Dr. Frank – How Late-Arriving Springs Impact Duck Production
How Late-Arriving Springs Impact Duck Production Lingering winters can negatively affect early nesters such as pintails and mallards. However, this year there’s a silver lining. [...]
Duckology with Dr. Frank – Pheasant and Mallard Physiology
Mallard Versus Pheasant Physiology Many of you have enjoyed eating game birds: pheasants, quail, turkeys, ruffed grouse and the like, in addition to ducks. You [...]
Duckology with Dr. Frank – Cassis Duck
Cassis Duck: Simple and Tasty This video shows a simple way to make a delicious duck dinner. Honestly, the prep time is ridiculously short and the [...]
Duckology with Dr. Frank — Finding Steel Shot with Metal Detectors
Duckology with Dr. Frank — Finding Steel Shot with Metal Detectors Many of us love to eat duck, but worry about crunching down on steel shot and [...]