Mallie: A shortened version of the name Mallory, Mallie is a playful and cute option for a pet mallard. Nesting happens on cliff ledges in small nooks and crannies, along with holes in trees. Occasionally, a nest is on the ground. Fowl Fighter – a name inspired by the intense competition between hunters for the best hunting spots and the most successful hunts

Gadwall Gator – a boat name that conveys the power and strength of the boat, as well as the hunter’s prowess. Redheads eat aquatic plants, pondweed, and grass. They also like to munch on snails, zebra mussels, and mayflies. Apollo – A name that references the god of music, poetry, and prophecy in Greek mythology, adding a touch of creativity and inspiration to the name.Fjord – A name that references the deep, majestic fjords of Norway, adding a touch of adventure and exploration to the name. Rio: This name is a nod to the city of Rio de Janeiro, which is known for its vibrant and colorful atmosphere. Blue-winged teals prefer wetlands and areas such as shallow marshes, flooded ditches, and ponds. Females lay an average of 10 eggs each year and nest in tall grasses.

These like to spend the winter months along the coasts of oceans in the Arctic. These are deep-divers and can reach food sources more than 100 feet underwater. Sometimes, they spend more time underwater than they do above the surface.Aurora – A name that references the northern lights, adding a touch of wonder and beauty to the name. Woody: A playful and quirky name for a male mallard, Woody is a reference to the mallard’s habit of nesting in tree hollows. Gander – A name that references the male goose and emphasizes the dog’s ability to retrieve waterfowl. The cotton pygmy goose nests in tree holes, like hollowed-out trunks, during the dry season. They swim in freshwater lakes, paddy fields, and irrigation tanks. Salt and Pepper – A pair of names that references the contrasting colors and flavors of the seasoning.

Elle, the founder and visionary behind Outdoor Happens, is a seasoned horticulturist with over 25 years of hands-on experience. She's not just any gardener; she's a plant whisperer who ran her own nursery specializing in edible plants and fruit trees. With 15 years in permaculture design, she's transformed spaces from local schools to restaurants, promoting sustainable living and healthy eating. Eurasian Wigeons breed in shallow wetlands and freshwater marshes, ponds, and lakes, surrounded by forests and tundras. Females lay an average of 7-10 eggs, preferring to nest on the ground of said forest or tundra.

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During breeding seasons, Eurasian wigeons live in Scandinavia, the British Isles, Iceland, eastern Siberia, and northern Europe. Eurasian wigeons winter in Africa, Arabia, India, southern China, the east Atlantic islands, and the Philippines.