Over-harvesting in the 18th century combined with loss of natural habitat nearly lead to the extinction of the North American Wood Duck. But thanks to conservation efforts such as the construction and installation of wood duck boxes in wetlands this beautiful bird has had a resurgence. In this segment we tag along with District Wildlife Biologist John Mlcuch as he visits State-maintained duck boxes in Vermont and learn about the nesting habits of the North American "woodie."

• Ducks Unlimited - Duck Box Page
• Northern Prairie Wildlife Research
  Center - Ducks at a Distance Waterfowl
  Identification Guide

• Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife
• For VT wood duck box info,
  call: Bill Crenshaw, 802-879-5699

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