The ducks at the Great Lakes Aquarium aren’t going anywhere for winter, each has a story of how they ended up in the care of humans, but they do serve as excellent representatives of their species.

Migratory wild ducks have settled in for the winter at local ponds, lakes, state parks and wildlife refuges. They’ve arrived from breeding grounds in the upper Midwestern states and as far away as ...

Wild ducks are arriving from breeding grounds in the prairie potholes of the Great Plains to spend the winter on our ponds, lakes and marshes. Lucky for them, ours aren't blanketed in ice during ...

This unique diving duck has a small body and a relatively large head. The males are colorful and vibrant, with iridescent heads that appear black, purple, or green depending on the light. Buffleheads ...

A team has discovered the method ducks use to suspend water in their feathers while diving, allowing them to shake it out when surfacing. The discovery opens the door for applications in marine ...

Watching ducks eat is so fun, it might as well be a national pastime. After all, who doesn’t have fond memories of going to the park to feed the ducks as a kid? Anyone hoping to relive that magic ...

As winter proceeds, we’re seeing record low numbers of migratory ducks in Marin. Have you noticed that lately? As a wildlife observer who finds reassurance in abundance, I’m disquieted. Maybe it’s ...

It is not easy to help ducks. Ask Kate McGrew, a master’s student in wildlife ecology at the University of Delaware. Over two seasons, 2016 and 2017, she spent months raising and working with more ...