Managing for Wood Ducks in East Texas - Trinity Waters
Managing for Wood Ducks in East Texas - Trinity Waters
Managing for Wood Ducks in East Texas - Trinity Waters
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SAVED FROM THE VERGE OF EXTINCTION<br />
In the early 1900 s, wood ducks were<br />
on the verge of ext<strong>in</strong>ction due to<br />
habitat loss from over-harvest<strong>in</strong>g<br />
of timber, dra<strong>in</strong>age of swamps and<br />
marshes, and excessive exploitation<br />
by man <strong>for</strong> its meat and feathers.<br />
The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of<br />
1918, which was enacted <strong>for</strong> the<br />
protection and well be<strong>in</strong>g of all<br />
migratory birds, gave protection to<br />
woods duck by clos<strong>in</strong>g the season<br />
until 1941. S<strong>in</strong>ce that time this<br />
beautiful bird has rema<strong>in</strong>ed the<br />
subject of substantial attention by<br />
waterfowlers, birders, aviculturists<br />
and biologists.<br />
FIGURE 1<br />
<strong>Wood</strong> Duck<br />
Aix sponsa<br />
2<br />
MANAGING FOR WOOD DUCKS IN EAST TEXAS
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