12/05/2025
Maryland Wood Duck Initiative Box Offering 2025
Annual Box Offering
December 4, 2025
MWDI has again arranged for Aaron Ward to aggregate orders for boxes and kits including bluebird boxes. These are the most cost-effective, high-quality nesting boxes available using kiln dried cedar. MWDI has also arranged to assist Phoenix Metals provide cone-shaped predator guards.
Please note that all orders must be received & prepaid by Monday, January 5, 2025:
Wood Duck Boxes
- Completed Box – $52
- Self-Assembly Kit – $45 (includes entrance hole cut and attached mesh ladder)
- 2 x 4 mount for metal poles – $10
Depending on the volume of orders received after the deadline, a second wood shipment might be arranged - at higher costs due to lower volume pricing/higher shipping cost per linear foot. There is no assurance that late orders can be fulfilled. Please note that Aaron does not maintain any inventory to sell during the year. Please send a check payable to Aaron Ward at 28867 Adkins Rd, Delmar, MD 21875.
Prices do not include delivery. Pickup at mutually convenient location will be arranged between DC and Rock Hall and around the Eastern Shore at specific drop spots but if not, the items will be located in Rock Hall or Delmar for pickup. Shipment of kits or boxes is not available.
Bluebird box (completed box) – $23 each – dimensions approximately 9.5” H x 5.5” W x 6” D, Back board 12” – 14”
Predator guards - $23.32 each
Metal, cone shaped predator guards, can be obtained for $22 + 6% tax ($23.32 total) from Phoenix Metals for 4” poles. ($26.50 for 2” circular poles). Prepayment is necessary.
Guards can be picked up from Phoenix in Dundalk, MD, Rock Hall, MD, Salisbury, MD, and Washington, DC. For orders above 10 guards Phoenix will take credit card payment. For all other orders quantities, make a check payable to Aaron Ward sent to him at 28867 Adkins Rd, Delmar, MD 21875.
To place an order, send an email to [email protected] or text/call 410-251-3838. Cliff or Aaron would be happy to discuss any questions you might have (Cliff - 703-447-5142 - [email protected]). Note : if you respond to this advance notice flyer, it will be necessary to confirm your order by making payment.
Wood Duck Box - Side door opening – approximately 21.5” H x 9.5” W x 10” D with side opening door 14.5” long
Predator Guard - 36” diameter, 26-gauge galvanized metal
