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Scaup are the Worst Duck

December 31, 2018 by Corey 9 Comments
Of all the ducks in the world scaup are the worst. They are unattractive, ubiquitous, and uninteresting. Whether they...
Pink-headed duck art decoy by Philip Nelson.
Conservation

Pink-headed Duck: The Search is On!

October 27, 2017 by Carrie No Comments
About four years ago I first wrote about the Pink-headed Duck, a charming species related to the pochards (although...
Ring-necked Duck Pair
Birding

Why Did They Name This Duck the Ring-necked Duck?

March 12, 2014 by Larry 1 Comment
I’ve heard many people ask “why don’t they call it the Ring-billed Duck?” They do have a white band...
Birding

Ravishing Redheads at the World’s Fair Marina

February 24, 2014 by Corey 1 Comment
It was a warm and sunny day on Sunday and I took full advantage of what little time I...
Birding

The mysterious international Lesser Scaup

March 3, 2012 by Jochen 8 Comments
Over much of North America, the Lesser Scaup Aythya affinis is more than just common.  Rather, it could be considered...
Birding

Red-breasted Merganser with a Mouthful

February 29, 2012 by Corey 7 Comments
On a visit yesterday after work to Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn I happened across this female Red-breasted Merganser...
Birding

Common Mergansers or Goosanders Frolicking on Clear Creek

December 7, 2011 by Larry 3 Comments
Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) photos by Larry Jordan (click to enlarge) The Common Merganser (Mergus merganser americanus) or Goosander (Mergus merganser merganser) as...
Birding

Greater Scaup in Flight

November 15, 2011 by Corey 8 Comments
I have said it before and I will say it again – I love getting to Jamaica Bay at...
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