Wood Duck Nest at the Cottage 2019

Mama and her babies: 11 in total!

Lost at Sea!

But not for long :)

Mama Wood Duck squeezed through this opening (~5 inches in diameter) to incubate her eggs!

 

Nest itself, about 3 feet into the cavity in the tree. The female lines the nest with her own breast feathers to make a soft bed for her brood!

Unfortunately, 3 eggs didn't hatch, or else her brood would have been 14 strong!

A Wood Duck's view of the lake from 25 ft up!