Papa Pea has talked for a long time about building a wood duck nest box in the hopes of getting a female to take up residence and raise a brood of quackers . . . except wood ducks "whistle" rather than "quack."
Yesterday the nest box was finished and ready to mount.
He still has to fabricate a metal cone-type sheet to attach to the pole as extra added precaution to insure our other wild critters such as squirrels, pine martens, fishers or raccoons aren't able to gain access to the eggs or little ducklings should we be lucky enough to have a pair of wood ducks decide our rental space is to their liking.
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Oh cool is that! Hope you have new tenants soon!
Lisa - We're hoping for the same!
That is great! I can't wait to see how long it takes, who wouldn't want to live there?!
That is neat. Hope they take up residence.
I'm learning today! I didn't realize a duck would nest in a box like that. I'll be looking for your report on new tenants.
Ooooo--that's gonna be nice.
Wow, though. There sure is a lot of critters that would like to put ducklings on the menu!
Boy, that heading got my hopes up.... :) Lucky ducky, I would say. Hope one takes up residence soon!
I had no idea that ducks nested in boxes that high. I learn something new every single day.
Mama Pea,
Your husband did a great job on that nest.
Aw, when I saw the title of your post, I thought - great - a place for me to stay!! But it is a bit cramped for me... Sure do hope you get a nice family nesting there soon!
Erin - Maybe the question is who WOULD want to live there? Apparently a lot of other birds do, too, according to what I've read. Sometimes you have to be quite ruthless to convince them the house was NOT constructed for them!!
Kristina - The wood ducks, especially the males of course, are so beautiful. Very colorful. Could we be so lucky as to attract a nice couple wanting to set up housekeeping?
Mark - I know! It's amazing to study the habits of the wild creatures, isn't it?
Sue - Apparently owls will go after them, too. So how do you prevent that? I'm sure one of the smaller owls could get in through the opening.
Susan - You silly girl! :o) I wonder if they send scouts out flying over to spot new living accommodations (aka nest boxes)?
DFW - They will nest in hollow trees much, much taller than our nest box. Amazing nature!
Sandy - Thank you! If we should be lucky enough to have this one occupied, I know he'll be building more!
2 Tramps - When any of us think about traveling, the thought of "free rent" perks us up, doesn't it?
That's another of my "if I were rich" things . . . if I were rich, I'd put the cutest, little guest cabin on our property and offer it rent free to special people. You'd be invited! :o)
So cool! Hope you have tenants soon!
Aww! I love putting up birdhouses! I wish we had more at my house. Hope you get some ducks!!
Oh, I hope it works! I think wood ducks are the prettiest wild ducks there are. What fun it would be to watch a mother raise a batch.
Sarah - We've been watching but no wood duck sightings so far!
Leah - Thanks!
Leigh - Yes, they really are colorful! Did you know they are a popular game bird? I didn't until we started reading up on them.
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