729K views · 552 reactions | A dozen wood ducklings have just hatched in their treetop nest. Next comes the hard part: each and every one will have to leap 30 feet into the Mississippi River, to join their mother. Will they do it? America's Mississippi | Smithsonian Channel | Facebook

245K views · 6.3K reactions | Wood Duck Jump day from a few years ago. Once all ducklings hatch, they all jump out of the nesting box and follow mom to water. | Kevin Thurk Photography | Facebook

Wood duck calling out from the branches. Wood ducks are cavity nesters, meaning they typically nest in tree holes or nest boxes. Perching on branches allows them to survey their surroundings for potential nesting sites or predators. | Where's Wildlife