Dead Duck Day 2026

Dead Duck Day marks the fateful 1995 crash of a male mallard duck into the Rotterdam Museum of Natural History's glass facade, which was subsequently followed by 75 minutes of homosexual necrophilia - the first scientifically documented case of its kind, earning researcher Kees Moeliker an Ig Nobel Prize. And worldwide fame and virality.

Ever since, the day has been celebrated/commemorated each year on June 4, 4:55 pm, by Kees in front of the window of the Rotterdam museum where the duck met its end. I've been to a couple of editions and I didn't want to miss this one! Especially because Dead Duck Day is now going to travel around the world, because Kees has retired. I hopped on my bike and got there just in time. I didn't get him to pose with me for you guys (I didn't wear a Mltshp shirt anyways), but I did get to talk to Marc Abrahams from the Ig Noble Prize who was there as well. He's super nice.

If you know of a place, bar, museum or other kind of venue where Dead Duck Day should be held next time, let Kees know. Seriously, by the way. Or give me a shout and I'll pass it on.


https://www.hetnatuurhistorisch.nl/bezoek...