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Posts Tagged "Mallard"

Hidden Wood Duck

Posted on Dec 11, 2015

Hidden Wood Duck

This pond had a bunch of Mallards, American Black Ducks, and some hybrids…and hidden in the back were a couple of Wood Ducks, a treat for a December day when this water could very well have been frozen over in many other years. I hope you will be able to put on your t-shirt and shorts and get outside to enjoy this unfathomable stretch of holiday heat this weekend. See what you can find and keep an open mind – in the past week I have seen uncommon lingering birds like these, a dragonfly (Autumn Meadowhawk) and a butterfly (Orange Sulphur). It’s unbelievable! Scott Kruitbosch...

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Mallard Pair

Posted on Jan 16, 2015

Mallard Pair

This Mallard drake and hen are a great looking pair, and despite the fact you may have a difficult time finding any open water and the landscape looks more like the arctic tundra some duck species will be pairing off soon. Spring? Not quite, but it is in the air…

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Drake Mallard

Posted on Jan 4, 2015

Drake Mallard

Sometimes you have to stop and appreciate the “classics” – or more specifically, a bird like the very common Mallard duck. The drake has a stunning appearance, with its gorgeous plumage often being overlooked because people (like me) see so very many of them. Here’s to them! Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach Coordinator

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Snowy Egret in November

Posted on Nov 30, 2014

Snowy Egret in November

I photographed this Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) earlier this week in Stratford, Connecticut, while it preened around some American Coot, Mallard, American Black Duck and Gadwall. This is not a Thanksgiving bird to expect in New England. I had no idea that Connecticut had relocated to the Gulf Coast! Thank you, climate change. Who needs to travel thousands of miles when you can park yourself in this northern tropical paradise? Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach Coordinator

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Tundra Swans

Posted on Nov 24, 2014

Tundra Swans

Chautauqua Lake provides an excellent feeding ground for a number of migrating ducks, swans and geese throughout the cooler months. Just yesterday, over 200+ Tundra Swans filled Bemus Bay along with numerous Canada Geese and Mallard ducks. These large and beautiful swans captured the attention of several lake-side residents as they belted out their high pitched honks while feeding on the abundant vegetation within the shallows of the lake. As winter progresses more waterfowl will make their way to the Great Lakes and Chautauqua Lake to reach needed food resources after their long trips from...

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