Spring thaw brings a variety of ducks back to local lakes, with wood ducks standing out for their vivid colors and unique ...

Michigan has named the wood duck as the state's very first official duck, a bird that turns heads with its rare beauty and fascinating habits.

With Whitmer’s signature on Thursday, the wood duck has been designated the official duck of the state of Michigan.

While watching hooded mergansers and mallards feeding on a canal near Rexburg on Tuesday evening, I counted 14 wood ducks ...

Spring is a wonderful time of year. Especially right after the thick ice of winter melts off the ponds and small lakes. And just like magic, as soon as the water is open, the ducks show up. For me, ...

It's an icon of North American artistry and nature photography, but Michigan hopes to etch the wood duck into state lore as ...

The male wood duck is one of the most beautiful birds on Earth. We’re lucky we can see them almost any day of the week, any time of the year, in Kathryn Albertson Park. They love to hang out under the ...

One day after hatching, a baby wood duck is ready to take a remarkable leap of faith. The fluffy chick climbs to the narrow opening of its nest and peeks over the edge. Its mother paddles in a ...

When most people think of ducks, they probably think of birds that quack and live on water. Well, most ducks don’t quack and some nest in trees! Let’s take a close look at two of our local tree ducks, ...

Q: When do the sandhill cranes return to our state? I always enjoy hearing and seeing these amazing birds. A: I’m glad you’re a sandhill crane fan, and I agree, it’s wonderful to see and hear these ...

Michigan has a new state symbol. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Thursday, March 26 that designates the wood duck as ...