I’m not going to lie, I am kind of guessing that this is a Lesser Scaup as opposed to a Greater Scaup. It is really
Tag: Duck
Lesser Scaup [Aythya affinis] ~ 2019 #25
The sky was a little overcast on this day, and makes the image (almost) appear to be black and white.
Gadwall [Anas Strepera] ~ 2019 #20
“Gadwall sometimes steal food from American Coots and from other ducks.” ~ allaboutbirds.org
Northern Shoveler [Anas clypeata] ~ 2019 #15
“Northern Shovelers often have their heads down in shallow wetlands, busily sweeping their bills side to side, filtering out aquatic invertebrates and seeds from the
Northern Shoveler [Anas clypeata] ~ 2019 #15
Enjoying a sunny spring day.
Ring-necked Duck [Aythya collaris] ~ 2019 #13
Here’s a better shot of a Ring-necked duck taken a few years ago. You can make out his faint neck ring.