DUC NL Cavity Nest Box Annual Inspection

DUC NL Cavity Nest Box Annual Inspection
Thank you for signing up to be a Nest Box Steward with Ducks Unlimited Canada. Through your interest in the nest box program for waterfowl you have demonstrated a concern for conservation issues. Through the construction and installation of nest boxes you will be contributing to the restoration of habitat for cavity nesting waterfowl species.

Please fill out this form once you have performed your annual inspection of your nest box. Fill out one form per nest box. If you have any questions, contact DUC Newfoundland and Labrador. du_newfoundland@ducks.ca or (709)237-3825

*required
Nest Box Information:
Date of Inspection *

MonthDayYear
Date
Nest Box ID Number (metal tag on box) *
Type of Box

Cavity Nesting BoxEider ShelterSongbird Box
Location of nest box - Closest community:
Location of nest box - Name of wetland:
Name of wetland, pond, lake etc
Longitude
Latitude
Nest Box Usage:
Date wood shavings added/replaced

MonthDayYear
Date
Provide a description of any other maintenance that was performed (Ie fixing a broken box, tilting the box forward, removal of a broken box etc.)
Are there signs that the nest box is currently or was used this year by water fowl or other wildlife? *

Yes, by waterfowlYes, by another bird speciesYes, by wildlife other than a birdNo, the nest box was not used this year
The following signs of nesting activity were observed in this nest box (check all that apply):

Eggshell fragementsFeathers/downEggsNoneOther
If possible, identify the species that used the nest box:

Common goldeneyeWood DuckOther
Please include any comments/observations from your inspection:
Who performed the inspection:
Name *

First NameLast Name
Email *
example@example.com
Any other comments:
Should be Empty: