Ducks

The Wood Duck

Joseph M. Schaefer, Jennifer Cohen, and Mark E. Hostetler

Why Shouldn't We Feed Water Birds?

Mark E. Hostetler, Martin B. Main, and Maena Voigt

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Animal Systems

Black-bellied whistling ducks at the UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

Ken Gioeli

The UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County is located in the rural western St. Lucie County.  We have two freshwater ponds and predominantly pineflat woods forested areas.  We are fortunate to have black-bellied whistling ducks that visit our ponds from time to time.  The video below is a quick clip of the whistling ducks I saw […]

Commonly Confused Ducks in Central Florida

Shannon Carnevale

Florida is home to a variety of both non-migratory and migratory ducks. Some of the most common species of ducks found in central Florida are mallard ducks, Florida mottled ducks, black-bellied whistling ducks and wood ducks. Keep reading to learn about common ducks in central Florida. Mallard Ducks Mallard ducks are one of the most […]

Backyard poultry linked to recent salmonella outbreaks

By Dr. Maria Rometo Extension Agent II Recent Salmonella outbreaks associated with backyard poultry handling have infected more than 600 people in 45 states, including Florida, prompting health experts to re-issue guidelines for poultry handling. The outbreaks have occurred since January, and are under investigation by the federal Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the U.S. […]