A Wood Duck in Washington Co., Maryland (10/15/2019).

View Record Details Photo by Monica Pileggi MBP List

A drake Wood Duck in Harford Co., Maryland (12/26/2014).

View Record Details Photo by Matthew Addicks MBP List

A male Wood Duck on the Choptank River in Cambridge, Dorchester Co., Maryland (1/25/2009).

Photo by Frode Jacobsen MBP List

An adult male Wood Duck in Harford Co., Maryland (11/8/2013).

Photo by Matthew Addicks MBP List

A Wood Duck in Prince George's Co., Maryland (3/12/2016).

View Record Details Photo by Matthew Addicks MBP List

A Wood Duck in Howard Co., Maryland (8/8/2017).

View Record Details Photo by Anthony VanSchoor MBP List

A male Wood Duck prospecting for nest cavities despite the snow in Harford Co., Maryland (3/4/2016).

View Record Details Photo by Mark Johnson MBP List

Wood Duck in Washington Co., Maryland (4/6/2015).

View Record Details Photo by Linda Lewis MBP List

A nesting male Wood Duck along the C&O Canal in Montgomery Co., Maryland (4/16/2006).

Photo by Bill Hubick MBP List

A female Wood Duck in Howard Co., Maryland (3/7/2015).

View Record Details Photo by Howard Patterson MBP List

A Wood Duck in Washington Co., Maryland (3/18/2015).

View Record Details Photo by Andrew Clemens MBP List

A hen Wood Duck in Baltimore Co., Maryland (4/19/2015).

View Record Details Photo by Jon Corcoran MBP List

A Wood Duck in Prince George's Co., Maryland (3/12/2016).

View Record Details Photo by Matthew Addicks MBP List

A nesting female Wood Duck along the C&O Canal in Montgomery Co., Maryland (4/16/2006).

Photo by Bill Hubick MBP List

A hen Wood Duck with young in Talbot Co., Maryland (5/16/2015).

View Record Details Photo by Richard Orr MBP List

A young Wood Duck in Howard Co., Maryland (8/8/2017).

View Record Details Photo by Anthony VanSchoor MBP List

Wood Duck in Montgomery Co., Maryland (4/7/2023). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 781462 - Psn: 45)

Wood Duck in Montgomery Co., Maryland (4/7/2023). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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A young Wood Duck in Calvert Co., Maryland (8/16/2008). (c) Bill Hubick, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 938802 - Psn: 52)

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A hen Wood Duck in Montgomery Co., Maryland (3/28/2015).

View Record Details Photo by Scott Young MBP List

A female Wood Duck with crayfish in Howard Co., Maryland (8/21/2017).

View Record Details Photo by Anthony VanSchoor MBP List

Wood Ducks in Kent Co., Maryland (3/13/2017).

View Record Details Photo by Nancy Wyman MBP List

A Wood Duck in Allegany Co., Maryland (9/19/2017).

View Record Details Photo by Jim Stasz MBP List

Wood Duck in Montgomery Co., Maryland (7/21/2021). (c) Holly J., some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 417757 - Psn: 76)

Wood Duck in Montgomery Co., Maryland (7/21/2021). (c) Holly J., some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Wood Duck in Frederick Co., Maryland (9/13/2022). (c) Emilio Concari, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 646077 - Psn: 88)

Wood Duck in Frederick Co., Maryland (9/13/2022). (c) Emilio Concari, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Wood Ducks ducklings in Harford Co., Maryland (5/25/2014).

Photo by Matthew Addicks MBP List

Wood Duck in Montgomery Co., Maryland (3/26/2021). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 353587 - Psn: 90)

Wood Duck in Montgomery Co., Maryland (3/26/2021). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Wood Ducks in Montgomery Co., Maryland (9/7/2014).

Photo by Ashley Bradford MBP List

Wood Duck eggs in a nest box in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (4/14/2021). (c) Jonathan Irons, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 361106 - Psn: 100)

Wood Duck eggs in a nest box in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (4/14/2021). (c) Jonathan Irons, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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A Wood Duck in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (5/2/2014).

Photo by Dan Haas MBP List

Wood Duck nest with eggs in Charles Co., Maryland (6/2/2023). (c) Tim Emhoff, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 814579 - Psn: 112)

Wood Duck nest with eggs in Charles Co., Maryland (6/2/2023). (c) Tim Emhoff, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Wood Duck in Montgomery Co., Maryland (6/1/2022). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 580258 - Psn: 115)

Wood Duck in Montgomery Co., Maryland (6/1/2022). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Wood Duck in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (3/18/2020). (c) Jonathan Irons, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 598552 - Psn: 116)

Wood Duck in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (3/18/2020). (c) Jonathan Irons, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Wood Duck in Montgomery Co., Maryland (9/7/2014). (c) Ashley M Bradford, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 320330 - Psn: 122)

Wood Duck in Montgomery Co., Maryland (9/7/2014). (c) Ashley M Bradford, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Wood Duck nest with eggs in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (4/11/2020). (c) dansmall, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 1090740 - Psn: 122)

Wood Duck nest with eggs in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (4/11/2020). (c) dansmall, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

View Record Details Photo by Dan Small MBP List

Wood Duck in Montgomery Co., Maryland (6/1/2020). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 647466 - Psn: 135)

Wood Duck in Montgomery Co., Maryland (6/1/2020). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Wood Duck in nest box in Baltimore Co., Maryland (4/26/2024). (c) portofbaltimore, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 1017590 - Psn: 135)

Wood Duck in nest box in Baltimore Co., Maryland (4/26/2024). (c) portofbaltimore, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Young Wood Ducks at Patuxent Research Refuge, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (5/18/2008).

Photo by Bill Hubick MBP List

Wood Duck in Montgomery Co., Maryland (3/14/2022). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 536693 - Psn: 145)

Wood Duck in Montgomery Co., Maryland (3/14/2022). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Wood Duck in Prince George's Co., Maryland (4/2/2019). (c) Hans Holbrook, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 328354 - Psn: 148)

Wood Duck in Prince George's Co., Maryland (4/2/2019). (c) Hans Holbrook, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

View Record Details Photo by Hans Holbrook MBP List

A drake Wood Duck in flight in Montgomery Co., Maryland (3/13/2011).

Photo by Evelyn Ralston MBP List

Wood Duck in Montgomery Co., Maryland (10/30/2021). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 476696 - Psn: 155)

Wood Duck in Montgomery Co., Maryland (10/30/2021). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Wood Duck in Somerset Co., Maryland (9/20/2023). (c) Matt Felperin, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/'>CC BY</a>). (Photo ID: 991445 - Psn: 158)

Wood Duck in Somerset Co., Maryland (9/20/2023). (c) Matt Felperin, some rights reserved (CC BY).

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Wood Ducks in Baltimore City, Maryland (3/25/2018).

View Record Details Photo by Anthony VanSchoor MBP List

A female Wood Duck in flight in Montgomery Co., Maryland (3/19/2022). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 538140 - Psn: 165)

A female Wood Duck in flight in Montgomery Co., Maryland (3/19/2022). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Wood Duck in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (4/12/2026). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>) (Photo ID: 1485745 - Psn: 166)

Wood Duck in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (4/12/2026). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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A female Wood Duck in flight in Montgomery Co., Maryland (3/19/2022). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Wood Duck in Worcester Co., Maryland (11/15/2023). (c) Jonathan Irons, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 923656 - Psn: 168)

Wood Duck in Worcester Co., Maryland (11/15/2023). (c) Jonathan Irons, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Wood Duck in Montgomery Co., Maryland (6/10/2021). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 393497 - Psn: 176)

Wood Duck in Montgomery Co., Maryland (6/10/2021). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Wood Duck in Worcester Co., Maryland (10/24/2023). (c) Jonathan Irons, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 971045 - Psn: 178)

Wood Duck in Worcester Co., Maryland (10/24/2023). (c) Jonathan Irons, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Wood Duck in Prince George's Co., Maryland (4/30/2015). (c) tienglander, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 232095 - Psn: 200)

Wood Duck in Prince George's Co., Maryland (4/30/2015). (c) tienglander, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Wood Duck in Montgomery Co., Maryland (4/24/2025). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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Wood Duck in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (5/30/2026). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>) (Photo ID: 1515493 - Psn: 200)

Wood Duck in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (5/30/2026). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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A hen Wood Duck prepares to nest in a nest box in Kent Co., Maryland (4/16/2015).

View Record Details Photo by Mike Hudson MBP List

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Common migrant and nesting species. Rare in winter. Wood Ducks nest in tree cavities in wet woodlands and swampy areas throughout Maryland. Baby Wood Ducks begin their lives with a "leap of faith" from heights that may exceed 200 feet without injury.

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A Wood Duck in Washington Co., Maryland (10/15/2019). View Record Details Media by Monica Pileggi.

A drake Wood Duck in Harford Co., Maryland (12/26/2014). View Record Details Media by Matthew Addicks.

A male Wood Duck on the Choptank River in Cambridge, Dorchester Co., Maryland (1/25/2009). Media by Frode Jacobsen.

An adult male Wood Duck in Harford Co., Maryland (11/8/2013). Media by Matthew Addicks.

A Wood Duck in Prince George's Co., Maryland (3/12/2016). View Record Details Media by Matthew Addicks.

A Wood Duck in Howard Co., Maryland (8/8/2017). View Record Details Media by Anthony VanSchoor.

A male Wood Duck prospecting for nest cavities despite the snow in Harford Co., Maryland (3/4/2016). View Record Details Media by Mark Johnson.

Wood Duck in Washington Co., Maryland (4/6/2015). View Record Details Media by Linda Lewis.

A nesting male Wood Duck along the C&O Canal in Montgomery Co., Maryland (4/16/2006). Media by Bill Hubick.

A female Wood Duck in Howard Co., Maryland (3/7/2015). View Record Details Media by Howard Patterson.

A Wood Duck in Washington Co., Maryland (3/18/2015). View Record Details Media by Andrew Clemens.

A hen Wood Duck in Baltimore Co., Maryland (4/19/2015). View Record Details Media by Jon Corcoran.

A Wood Duck in Prince George's Co., Maryland (3/12/2016). View Record Details Media by Matthew Addicks.

A nesting female Wood Duck along the C&O Canal in Montgomery Co., Maryland (4/16/2006). Media by Bill Hubick.

A hen Wood Duck with young in Talbot Co., Maryland (5/16/2015). View Record Details Media by Richard Orr.

A young Wood Duck in Howard Co., Maryland (8/8/2017). View Record Details Media by Anthony VanSchoor.

Wood Duck in Montgomery Co., Maryland (4/7/2023). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Stephen John Davies via iNaturalist.

A hen Wood Duck in Montgomery Co., Maryland (3/28/2015). View Record Details Media by Scott Young.

A female Wood Duck with crayfish in Howard Co., Maryland (8/21/2017). View Record Details Media by Anthony VanSchoor.

Wood Ducks in Kent Co., Maryland (3/13/2017). View Record Details Media by Nancy Wyman.

A Wood Duck in Allegany Co., Maryland (9/19/2017). View Record Details Media by Jim Stasz.

Wood Duck in Montgomery Co., Maryland (7/21/2021). (c) Holly J., some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by hollyjaro via iNaturalist.

Wood Duck in Frederick Co., Maryland (9/13/2022). (c) Emilio Concari, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Emilio Concari.

Wood Ducks ducklings in Harford Co., Maryland (5/25/2014). Media by Matthew Addicks.

Wood Duck in Montgomery Co., Maryland (3/26/2021). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Stephen John Davies via iNaturalist.

Wood Ducks in Montgomery Co., Maryland (9/7/2014). Media by Ashley Bradford.

Wood Duck eggs in a nest box in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (4/14/2021). (c) Jonathan Irons, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Jonathan Irons.

A Wood Duck in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (5/2/2014). Media by Dan Haas.

Wood Duck nest with eggs in Charles Co., Maryland (6/2/2023). (c) Tim Emhoff, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Tim Emhoff via iNaturalist.

Wood Duck in Montgomery Co., Maryland (6/1/2022). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Stephen John Davies via iNaturalist.

Wood Duck in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (3/18/2020). (c) Jonathan Irons, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Jonathan Irons.

Wood Duck in Montgomery Co., Maryland (9/7/2014). (c) Ashley M Bradford, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Ashley Bradford.

Wood Duck nest with eggs in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (4/11/2020). (c) dansmall, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Dan Small.

Wood Duck in Montgomery Co., Maryland (6/1/2020). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Stephen John Davies via iNaturalist.

Wood Duck in nest box in Baltimore Co., Maryland (4/26/2024). (c) portofbaltimore, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by portofbaltimore via iNaturalist.

Young Wood Ducks at Patuxent Research Refuge, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (5/18/2008). Media by Bill Hubick.

Wood Duck in Montgomery Co., Maryland (3/14/2022). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Stephen John Davies via iNaturalist.

Wood Duck in Prince George's Co., Maryland (4/2/2019). (c) Hans Holbrook, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Hans Holbrook.

A drake Wood Duck in flight in Montgomery Co., Maryland (3/13/2011). Media by Evelyn Ralston.

Wood Duck in Montgomery Co., Maryland (10/30/2021). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Stephen John Davies via iNaturalist.

Wood Duck in Somerset Co., Maryland (9/20/2023). (c) Matt Felperin, some rights reserved (CC BY). View Record Details Media by Matt Felperin via iNaturalist.

Wood Ducks in Baltimore City, Maryland (3/25/2018). View Record Details Media by Anthony VanSchoor.

A female Wood Duck in flight in Montgomery Co., Maryland (3/19/2022). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Stephen John Davies via iNaturalist.

Wood Duck in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (4/12/2026). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) View Record Details Media by Stephen John Davies via iNaturalist.

A female Wood Duck in flight in Montgomery Co., Maryland (3/19/2022). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Stephen John Davies via iNaturalist.

Wood Duck in Worcester Co., Maryland (11/15/2023). (c) Jonathan Irons, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Jonathan Irons via iNaturalist.

Wood Duck in Montgomery Co., Maryland (6/10/2021). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Stephen John Davies via iNaturalist.

Wood Duck in Worcester Co., Maryland (10/24/2023). (c) Jonathan Irons, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Jonathan Irons via iNaturalist.

Wood Duck in Prince George's Co., Maryland (4/30/2015). (c) tienglander, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by tienglander via iNaturalist.

Wood Duck in Montgomery Co., Maryland (4/24/2025). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) View Record Details Media by Stephen John Davies via iNaturalist.

Wood Duck in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (5/30/2026). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) View Record Details Media by Stephen John Davies via iNaturalist.

A hen Wood Duck prepares to nest in a nest box in Kent Co., Maryland (4/16/2015). View Record Details Media by Mike Hudson.