Tag: Canvasback Duck

WHERE ARE ALL THE DUCKS?

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As our local ponds begin to freeze, look for diving ducks along the sea’s edge. They are hunting for mollusks, crustaceans, snails, shrimp, and other small creatures. 

Canvasback and Ring-necked Duck Niles Pond ©Kim Smith 2016

Niles Pond Canvasback Duck with Male and Female Ring-necked Ducks

I haven’t seen the Canvasback or Ring-necked Ducks since Niles Pond started to freeze on Monday. Only partially frozen in some areas and with the warmer weekend temperatures predicted, I hope they’ll return soon!

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Interesting short video of eiders diving for mollusks in the Arctic ~

CANVASBACK DUCK IN GLOUCESTER!

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This first weekend of 2016 was an exciting one for our lovers of all things avian. Niles Pond especially was teeming with beautiful diving ducks, most notably the Canvasback Duck. Several Ring-necked Ducks were spotted as were a trio of the elegantly understated dabbling Gadwalls. American Coots and Buffleheads have been at Niles now for more than a month; the Buffleheads are especially abundant.

Canvasback Duck Niles Pond Gloucester Massachusetts ©Kim Smith 2016Too far in the middle of the pond for my wimpy 200mm lens, at least you can see for identification purposes the Canvasback Duck and the Ring-necked Duck

Gadwall Niles Pond Gloucester massachusetts ©Kim Smith 2016Gadwalls 

American Coot Niles Gloucester Massachusetts ©Kim Smith 2016American Coot

Mr. Swan Niles Pond ©Kim Smith 2016Mr. Swan!

Ring-necked Duck Gloucester Massachusetts ©Kim Smith 2016

Ring-necked Duck and Canvasback Duck

Canvasback Range Map

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