How Do You Mount A Wood Duck Box?
Wood ducks are a priceless portion of the ecosystem, which explains why so many park systems go through the trouble of building convenient nesting sites in the form of wood duck boxes. Unfortunately, these ducks are often easy prey to predators. To that end, mounting a wood duck box should be taken with care and foresight to diminish the chances of predation. Site the duck box in a suitable location. The best positions are 30′-150′ feet away from the shoreline among timber strands, or alternatively, over the water. Duck boxes should never be attached to trees – or even near trees where squirrels might easily raid the box. There should be no obstructions between the box and water, so that the mother and infants can walk back and forth unimpeded. Dig a small hole, about two feet deep. In wetter areas, you can dig a deeper hole, provided you lengthen the pole accordingly. Place a pole into the prepared hole. Its length should be adequate enough so that the bottom of your wood duck is abou
