ducks in trees

[farm]

ducks fly but do they land in trees

[FP]

Not as far as I know, unless they need specs!

[Cetti]

There aren't  many ducks that roost or nest in trees, but there are a few that do.

The domesticated types like the Muscovy or Mandarin are quite fond of them, but the Wood Duck actually chooses to nest in a tree, although the branches have to be hanging over water so that  when the babies hatch they just fall out of the nest..... plop straight into the water to follow mother.

[FP]

That's really interesting Cetti.  Just shows I don't know much about ducks!  I can't imagine those big, waddling old muscovies roosting in trees.  The trees would have to be pretty strong!

[Cetti]

I know FP it does paint a rather weird picture doesn't it? I have seen a Coot and a  Moorhen (not together!) in trees, but not a duck as yet.

[FP]

We do tend to get quite a few moorhens and coots in our garden, Cetti.   Our neighbours have a huge natural pond!  No muscovies in my trees though!

[THECORBYLOON]

If you aim right when you boot them they do.......