From: Martin on 04/08/2000 03:00 PM
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Subject: Nesting 'woodies'
Andrea notes the 'woodies' (Australian Wood Duck) nesting on her farm.
As H. J. Frith (1977) in his superb book 'Waterfowl of Australia' describes the
species, Wood Duck (Chenonetta jubata) in fact only nest in trees, especially
hollows. He notes that in his experience the species prefers green trees rather
than dead ones.
To created further breeding habitat then Andrea you require more old trees with
hollows, adjacent to or nearby suitable water bodies for the security of
ducklings. Wood Duck give the impression of doing quite well with the spread of
improved pasture and farm dams across Australia.
cheers
Martin O'Brien
Executive Scientific Officer - Scientific Advisory Committee
Parks Flora and Fauna Division
Department of Natural Resources and Environment
4/250 Victoria Pde.,
East Melbourne 3002
AUSTRALIA
Tel: 9412 4567
Fax: 9412 4586
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