Eric Patdu
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Saw this duck today at Ashland, NE. There were Northern Shovelers and Blue-winged Teals in the pond but no other ducks (aside from Canada Geese which are not ducks :S3: ) that's why this one stands out from the rest.
What duck?
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Robert Doiron
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This is a male GADWALL.
Eric Patdu
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Thanks Robert. I looked at my field guide and can't seem to find a match on the plumage. But now that you've ID'ed it, a second look confirms it. :S3:
Thanks again for the ID.
Thanks again for the ID.
John Chardine
Well-known member
Gadwalls are a bit strange in that way Eric-on the surface quite plain and easy to miss, but a closer look reveals a very handsome duck indeed. And they are even more beautiful when they open their wings and reveal a patch of rich, brick red.
