Yes, ducks do sleep, just like most other animals. Ducks are diurnal, which means they are active during the day and typically rest or sleep during the night. They often find a safe spot near water to rest and sleep, as this provides them with protection from potential predators.
Ducks, like many birds, have a unique way of sleeping. They often rest one hemisphere of their brain at a time, allowing the other hemisphere to remain alert for potential threats. This is known as unihemispheric slow-wave sleep and is a survival strategy for many birds and marine mammals that need to remain vigilant while resting. Ducks also have a tendency to sleep with one eye open, and they can rotate their heads to keep an eye on their surroundings while they rest.
So, while ducks do sleep, they do so in a way that allows them to maintain some level of awareness of their environment to ensure their safety.
Nikon D 850 with a Nikon 500mm pf Lens
