Ducks Unlimited plastic wood duck boxes ; a summary of available information / Ducks Unlimited, Inc.
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TextPublication details: 1992. Georgetown, SC : Ducks Unlimited, Inc.Description: 19 p. : ill. ; 28 cmOnline resources: Abstract: Nest boxes have played a role in the comeback of wood ducks (Aix sponsa)from low populations and were first used as a management tool in the 1930s (Bellrose 1990). Designs evolved into what can be considered perfect cavities providing optimal inside dimensions and protection from predators. Additionally, nest boxes can be positioned strategically in or near the most suitable habitats. Nest box programs have been used in many locations in an effort to increase local breeding populations and production (Leopold 1951, Cunningham 1968, Strange et al. 1971, Haramis and Thompson 1985, Hawkins et al. 1990). Several box variables potentially influence use and nesting success in nest boxes. Nest box depth, entrance dimensions, inside dimensions, composition of the box (e.g, metal, wood, plastic), box color, the ability of ducklings to leave the box, and protection from predators all may play a role in the continued use of a particular nest box design. Several of these variables have been eval
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Nest boxes have played a role in the comeback of wood ducks (Aix sponsa)from low populations and were first used as a management tool in the 1930s (Bellrose 1990). Designs evolved into what can be considered perfect cavities providing optimal inside dimensions and protection from predators. Additionally, nest boxes can be positioned strategically in or near the most suitable habitats. Nest box programs have been used in many locations in an effort to increase local breeding populations and production (Leopold 1951, Cunningham 1968, Strange et al. 1971, Haramis and Thompson 1985, Hawkins et al. 1990). Several box variables potentially influence use and nesting success in nest boxes. Nest box depth, entrance dimensions, inside dimensions, composition of the box (e.g, metal, wood, plastic), box color, the ability of ducklings to leave the box, and protection from predators all may play a role in the continued use of a particular nest box design. Several of these variables have been eval