This is because of aerodynamics. The duck in front cuts into the air, making a slipstream. The other ducks follow in this "broken" air stream, making it easier for them to fly. When the duck in front gets tired, he goes to the back of the line, and a fresh duck takes over.
Do you know why one side of the V formation is longer than the other?
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There's more ducks on that side.
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