Wetlands & Wildlife Field Day 2009
On September 22nd and 23rd the Maryland Wildlife & Heritage Division Wellington office hosted the annual “Wetlands & Wildlife Field Day 2009”. All 4th grade students from Somerset County schools were presented with information on wetland plants, ducks, predators & prey, amphibians & reptiles, deer, & fish. Two days of seasonal temperatures made a great backdrop to be out exploring nature.
I was lucky enough to be asked to share a present
ation on ducks. We covered topics based around my favorite, the Wood Duck. In our 25 minute segments we discussed migration, drakes vs. hens plumage, duck banding, & habitat. Near the end of our time the students were able to look inside a Wood Duck nesting box at a successfully hatched nest and one lucky student was selected to release a Wood Duck. To my surprise, the students were very knowledgeable about the topics we discussed and very excited to touch & release a live wood Duck.
Thanks go out to Bill McInturff for allowing me to represent the Maryland Waterfowler's Association and Maryland Wood Duck Initiative through sharing my love for the outdoors with these kids.
-Aaron Ward
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