Open AccessThinking like a Duck: Mallards in the City
Author(s) -
Anne D. Lewis,
April Linton
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
wildlife rehabilitation bulletin
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2769-6960
pISSN - 1535-2242
DOI - 10.53607/wrb.v35.32
Subject(s) - wildlife , intervention (counseling) , geography , environmental planning , ecology , biology , psychology , psychiatry
This paper summarizes City Wildlife’s Duck Watch approach to protecting urban mallards and mitigating potential dangers and conflicts in ways that facilitate the ducks’ natural behavior. We emphasize that the least intervention is best, and that analysis and preparation are essential for a smooth escort or rescue.