Birds

AOU to leave Mexican Duck in limbo

June 9, 2011 by David 1 Comment
When the American Ornithologists’ Union publishes its annual North American checklist update next month, many birders will be disappointed to see that a proposal...
Birds

Hybrid Teals

May 16, 2011 by Mike 16 Comments
The more I learn about ducks, the more impressed I am with their blatant promiscuity. Mallards, of course, bring new meaning to the term...
Birding, Conservation

The Whistle Blowers

May 3, 2011 by James 9 Comments
The haunting call of the West Indian Whistling Duck has long been a sound synonymous with the ever-shrinking wetlands of the Caribbean. But, as...
Birds

Ruddy Duck with Black Cheeks

May 1, 2011 by Corey 6 Comments
I don’t know if I am just really lucky this year or more observant but I found another oddball Ruddy Duck recently.  Instead of...
Birds

Male Ruddy Ducks Oxyura jamaicensis in Basic Plumage

March 17, 2011 by Corey 4 Comments
Lately, I have grown a bit obsessed by Ruddy Ducks, those lovable little stiff-tailed ducks that are nearly ubiquitous on any sizable freshwater body...
Trips

Duck Migration

March 14, 2011 by Corey 7 Comments
This past Saturday I made my way to Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge’s West Pond a bit before sunset in order to try to get...
Birds

Bufflehead in Flight

March 13, 2011 by Corey 9 Comments
Bufflehead are one of our most amusing ducks.  The simple black-and-white plumage of the male Bucephela albeola might appear bland but not if you see...
Birds

Leucistic Ruddy Duck Oxyura jamaicensis

March 9, 2011 by Corey 6 Comments
A recent visit to Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge’s East Pond was rewarding in both number and variety of waterfowl, but none drew my attention...
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