A Gathering of Ducks

This afternoon 20 Trilogy birders made the short walk to the wetlands behind Morgan Drive.

Typical scene. Photo Karl Snepp

We hoped to see a lot of ducks and we were not disappointed.  There were over five hundred Mallards, hundreds of American Wigeons, hundreds of Northern Pintails, about a dozen Buffleheads, 2 or more dozen Ring-necked Ducks, two or three American Coots, numerous hybrids, and at least one Eurasian Wigeon.

Phil looking for the Eurasian Wigeon. Photo Dale Garvey

Many areas were jammed with ducks wing to wing.  As we walked close to the shore, flocks of ducks would rise and move to another location.

Wigeons in Flight. Photo Dale Garvey

Upon leaving we noticed several very large flocks in flight.  It is possible that an Eagle had just paid a visit to the duck’s gathering place.

The names of the ducks above are linked to the appropriate pages on the Cornell “All About Birds” website.

Ruth Scanning for the Special Duck. Photo Dale Garvey.

Karl amazed. Photo Dale Garvey.

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