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Contents 1 Wildlife and Wetlands of Valley City 1.1 Wetlands 1.2 Wildlife 1.3 Nesting Boxes

Wildlife and Wetlands of Valley City

Wetlands

• Wetlands are essential to waterfowl production and are important habitat for other migratory birds.
• Wetlands provide food, shelter, and nesting sites for waterfowl
• During fall and spring, the peak concentration of birds can reach the thousands.

Wildlife

• Types of Wildlife
  • Principle waterfowl nesting species:
    • Canada Geese
    • Mallards
    • Pintails
    • Blue-Winged Grebes
    • American Avocets
  • Amphibians
    • Leopard Frogs
    • Tiger Salamanders
• High Rates of Nest Predation
  • Nest predators include:
    • Red Fox
    • Stripped Skunks
    • Raccoon
    • Franklin's Ground Squirrels
  • Valley City's Water Management District has implemented electric predator barriers

Nesting Boxes

• Provide a secure nesting place for the waterfowl.
• Tips for placing a nesting box:
  • Facing the water
  • High enough above the highest flood water level
  • 30 feet away from other boxes
  • Contain 4" of nesting material
  • Within 200 yards of water