While not common, mallard (and in some parts of the country, Canada goose) nests in trees are not exceptionally rare either.
John John Schladweiler MN Dept. of Natural Resources Regional Ecological Resources Manager 261 Hwy 15 S New Ulm, MN 56073 john.schladweiler at dnr.state.mn.us 507-359-6003 >>> Lou Bellamy <bellamylou at hotmail.com> Monday, April 28, 2008 11:08 AM >>> I have a hen mallard on a nest very high in a willow tree in my yard. Has anyone observed this, what I would call odd, behavior? Lou Bellamy Founder & Artistic Director Penumbra Theatre Company 270 North Kent Street Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 New Phone: 651-288-6790 Fax: 651-224-7074 _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself wherever you are. Mobilize! http://www.gowindowslive.com/Mobile/Landing/Messenger/Default.aspx?Locale=en-US?ocid=TAG_APRIL
