Hunting interest
The ACMA sector – Association of Migratory Aquatic Hunters of Federcaccia has created a practical guide for the construction of tube nests for the reproduction of mallards, a species of great hunting interest.
The example of the Marche
This nesting support project, started in the United States, has been implemented in several European countries and now also here in Italy, in some virtuous Regions such as Marche, always at the forefront.
Micro-habitats
These nests can help increase the reproductive success of this duck by protecting the brood from opportunistic predators and creating a micro habitat ready for nesting especially in areas such as canals and rivers that are increasingly being mowed. In addition to the guide you can observe the construction process through this video:
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