In North America there is really only one duck that could even come close to competing with the Wood Duck for the title of...
Over much of North America, the Lesser Scaup Aythya affinis is more than just common. Rather, it could be considered the aythyian background noise against...
During the last week, I received some terrific photos from two readers who had encountered a very distinctive duck at Brazos Bend State Park in...
Just a quick post today to appreciate one of New Zealand’s most attractive birds, the Paradise Shelduck. This is brought about by a visit...
There really isn’t much to say about the Mottled Duck. It is one of several species in the Mallard-complex of ducks, along with American...
The Green-winged Teal (Anas crecca carolinensis) is North America’s smallest dabbling duck and taken by hunters second only to the Mallard. Click on photos...
Torrent Ducks are the thrill-seekers of the avian world. Very few birds – or animals for that matter – would plunge head-first into the churning...
I am always intrigued by the multitude of opinions out there on various birding subjects, but lately none more than digiscoping. With all of...
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