Have you ever seen ducks flying during sunset? Have you ever wondered where they were going?
Ducks typically get active during the final hours of daylight as they leave feeding or loafing spots and heat to roost. They are semi-nocturnal because they do not use all their nights to sleep. They still stay active during nighttime, chit-chatting, migrating, grooming each other, and even relocating when the weather is severe. Young ducks do not sleep as much as older ones because they are still energetic.
When and how do they sleep?
Most ducks take brief naps during the day. These naps may occur several times a day and are part of their grooming processes. They begin by foraging, follo...