Our Work

Membership supports our core values in the three main areas of our charitable objectives:

Conservation

To promote the study and conservation of waterfowl

• Waterfowl and their habitats: informing members through our magazine, the general public via the website and also by attendance at events throughout the UK. 
• Recognition is given annually to members seen to be contributing in the areas of Conservation, Wildfowl and Domestic Waterfowl.

• To carry out research and undertake activities to promote knowledge of and interest in waterfowl.

Education

Upholding the highest standards of welfare and promoting a greater appreciation of waterfowl

• Communicating with members and the general public to advise on health issues, for example Avian Influenza.

• To provide facilities for the education of the public about wild and domestic waterfowl.
• To bridge the gap between town and country.
• To involve people of all ages in preserving the balance between industry and the wellbeing of man and waterfowl.
• To provide information and assistance to those interested in keeping waterfowl in many different circumstances.
• Making detailed information about husbandry available to all who care for waterfowl.

Preservation

Carry out research and undertake activities to promote knowledge of and interest in traditional breeds of waterfowl

• To improve the welfare of birds in a maintained environment.
• Upholding standards of the breeds and organising regular exhibitions of quality domestic stock.
• Representing the interests of owners and breeders, in consultation with the appropriate UK and European Government departments.

• Presence at events and shows to educate the general public about domestic ducks and geese.
• Supporting the preservation of domestic breeds and publishing the British Waterfowl Standards.