Wood duck calling out from the branches. Wood ducks are cavity nesters, meaning they typically nest in tree holes or nest boxes. Perching on branches allows them to survey their surroundings for potential nesting sites or predators. | Where's Wildlife

Wood Duck Jump day from a few years ago. Once all ducklings hatch, they all jump out of the nesting box and follow mom to water. | Kevin Thurk Photography

"You jump, I jump, Jack." You could say wood ducklings make a *leap* of faith when they leave home! ☂ Leap Day is too early for nesting, but fledglings will be *jumping up to get down* later this spring. Unlike most other ducks, wood ducks use cavities for nesting, like this nesting box. (Maybe the address is 21 Jump Street?) Newly hatched wood ducks like these little ones often think, "might as well...jump!" and make a courageous leap from their cavity to the water or ground below. They attempt