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Ducks With Orange Beaks: The Five Species You'll Actually Meet
Female Mallard, Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Muscovy, and others. A naturalist's read on the orange-billed ducks and how to tell them apart.
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Field notes,
Field notes,
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Continuing the archive — slow essays and observations from marshes, mangroves, and pondsides around the world.
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Ducks With Red Eyes: The Three Species You'll Actually See
Redhead, Canvasback, and Common Pochard drakes all have red eyes. A naturalist's read on how to tell them apart at a glance.
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Feeding Ducks: The Best Food to Keep Ducks Healthy & Happy
Ducks are a common sight in ponds, lakes, and even backyard pools. These feathered creatures are not only adorable, but they also play an important role in the ecosystem. If you're lucky enough to...
№ 13612 Apr 2023
Orange is the New Quack: Meet the Charming Ducks with Orange Heads
Ducks are a common sight in ponds and lakes around the world. But have you ever come across a duck with a bright orange head? These striking birds are not only beautiful to look at but also...
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Earthy Elegance: A Guide to Ducks with Brown Heads
Did you know that some duck species have brown heads? It's true, and ducks with brown heads are some of the most captivating and interesting birds you can spot in the wild. Ducks with brown heads...
№ 13412 Apr 2023
Ducks with Green Heads: Let's Go Quackers
Ducks with green heads , are a captivating subject for bird enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Their distinctive green head, found predominantly in males, sets them apart in the avian world and...
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33 Different Types Of Ducks In Montana
Montana is called Big Sky Country, and it’s easy to see why. The state’s landscape is characterized by sweeping arid grasslands, rolling prairies, and towering mountains. Two of the most iconic...
№ 13211 Apr 2023
A Guide to the 31 Types Of Ducks In Nevada
Nevada is a large state. It is known for being very dry. In fact, Nevada is the nation’s most arid state. However, the state has diverse landscapes with many birding locations. It has forests,...
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Guide to the 31 Types of Ducks in New York
New York is one of the most populous and diverse states in the country. It is often thought of as a melting pot, with its long history of immigration and bustling metropolis of New York City. But...
№ 13011 Apr 2023
27 Different Types Of Ducks In North Carolina
North Carolina has many different landscapes, including tall mountains, rolling hills, tidal rivers, beaches, estuaries, swamps, marshes and forests. The state has eleven wildlife refuges and ten...
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Ducks in Oregon: Pacific Flyway Field Guide to 39 Species
A naturalist's guide to Oregon's 39 duck species - the year-round residents, the winter visitors from the Arctic, and the four locations where you can see most of them in a single trip.
№ 12811 Apr 2023
Quackin' in the Keystone State: A Guide to the Ducks In Pennsylvania
Despite being the country’s 6th most populated state, more than half of Pennsylvania’s total land area is forest. So it’s not surprising that the Keystone State is home to many wildlife species...
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