That was exactly my thoughts when I was there on July 3rd and I did a loop of
the pond checking but did not spy any nest. Definitely worth keeping an eye on.
Cheers,
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> On Jul 5, 2018, at 2:29 PM, Angus Wilson <[email protected]> wrote:
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> >12:05 pm. Still here today on the algae covered pond
>
> It's interesting that multiple reports from 30 June onwards are of a single
> bird when the original two birds were acting very much like a mated pair.
> Wood Ducks appear to be nesting close to this pond and I wonder if the second
> Whistling Duck might be occupying a nest of it's own somewhere nearby?
>
> There are no prior nesting records for New York State and observers should be
> especially diligent to avoid disturbance but at the same time keep an eye out
> for the 'missing' bird in surrounding trees or by watching to see if the
> continuing bird tries to visit a potential nest site or tree with a suitable
> cavity.
>
> Like Wood Duck, Black-bellied Wood Duck uses cavities or hollows in trees for
> nesting including artificial nest boxes.
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