Providing big nest boxes like the Coveside Wood Duck Nest Box has made a big difference for cavity nesting Wood Ducks. Once a threatened species, Wood Ducks have recovered with the aid of conservation-minded people who provide big nest boxes for these cavity nesting ducks to lay eggs, incubate, and hatch ducklings. Large tree cavities are in very short supply in nature, and Wood Ducks can't excavate their own cavity, so providing an appropriately sized nest box is paramount to attracting them to your area and benefiting them annually.
This sturdy nest box is constructed with ¾-inch thick pine that provides added insulation using a safe, natural material. The oval entrance hole that measures 3 inches tall by 4 inches wide is positioned near the top of the deep box to discourage predators. Very important is the side panel that opens in 2 latched sections – the top for nest checks and the bottom for seasonal cleaning. The slanted roof fully covers the top to protect the interior from rain, open slots in the base drain any liquids that get inside, and ventilation slots beneath the roof provide fresh air.
This Wood Duck Nest Box does require some light assembly with the pre-cut wooden panels ready to screw together. Measuring 15 x 10Âľ inches wide x 24 inches high, the rough-hewn wood on the interior has a wire mesh "ladder" on the inside front panel beneath the entrance to make it easier for ducklings to climb out of the nest box soon after hatching. A bag of wood chips is also provided to cover the floor of the nest box to create a stable base for the clutch of eggs. Available with Free Shipping, you can learn more about the Coveside Wood Duck Nest Box from BestNest at Coveside Wood Duck House at BestNest.com
An added bonus to this big nest box is that in addition to the potential of a female Wood Duck nesting in this nest box, it could be used by a Hooded Merganser (another cavity-nesting duck), a screech owl, or an American Kestrel.