Where do ducks go in the winter time?

Question

I know its a weird question but i didnt think they migrate because you never see flocks of ducks flying in the sky but you also dont see them at ponds in the winter time. so where do they go??

Answer 1

Ducks do migrate...most of them move further south from their breeding range. Some are found year round in certain areas, such as mallards.

Answer 2

That depends on the species of duck and where thier breeding range is. In general ducks in colder climates migrate south for the winter, some ducks stay in certain places year round if it is warm enough for them. The reason you don't notice them migrating is because they generally don't migrate in flocks, just small groups of 2-4 birds and they travel alot at night.


Excerpt from wikipedia...
Some duck species, mainly those breeding in the temperate and arctic Northern Hemisphere, are migratory, but others are not. Some, particularly in Australia where rainfall is patchy and erratic, are nomadic, seeking out the temporary lakes and pools that form after localised heavy rain. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duck

Many northern-breeding ducks, geese and swans are also long-distance migrants, but need only to move from their arctic breeding grounds far enough south to escape frozen waters.

This means that most wildfowl remain in the Northern hemisphere, but in milder countries. For example, the Pink-footed Goose migrates from Iceland to Britain and neighbouring countries. Usually wintering grounds are traditional and learned by the young when they migrate with their parents.

Some ducks, such as the Garganey, do move completely or partially into the tropics.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bird_migration#Wildfowl_and_waders

Answer 3

A lot finish up on the Christmas table.

Answer 4

I believe they stay in the UK but move into more dense flocks.

Answer 5

Club Hedo...? I think they like watching naked humans?

Answer 6

florida

Answer 7

canada, eh?