Birds and Wetlands
The Journal · Page 30 of 40

Field notes,
page 30.

Continuing the archive — slow essays and observations from marshes, mangroves, and pondsides around the world.

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№ 12411 Apr 2023

36 Different Ducks In Wisconsin

Wisconsin lies directly in one of the most important migration routes — the Mississippi Flyway. Naturally, all kinds of birds, including ducks, use the state’s forests and wetlands, such as the...

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Ducks In Wyoming (31 Different Types!) № 123
№ 12311 Apr 2023

Ducks In Wyoming (31 Different Types!)

Wyoming is a state located in the western United States. Its diverse landscape includes the Rocky Mountains, the Great Plains, and several national parks. The weather in Wyoming can be extreme. Big...

№ 1225 Apr 2023

American Black Duck (Anas rubripes)

The American black duck (Anas rubripes) is a large dabbling duck native to North America that stands out in the duck family for its distinctive size and coloration. The male and female of this...

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American Wigeon (Mareca americana) № 121
№ 1215 Apr 2023

American Wigeon (Mareca americana)

The American wigeon is a medium-sized duck native to North America. It is also known as the baldplate due to the white crown or white stripe of the male duck that resembles a bald man's head. As a...

№ 1205 Apr 2023

Common Eider (Somateria mollissima)

The common eider is a sea duck, also known as the St. Cuthbert's duck or Cuddy's duck. It is the largest duck in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a wide population distribution, with breeding ranges...

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Common Goldeneye Duck (Bucephala clangula) № 119
№ 1195 Apr 2023

Common Goldeneye Duck (Bucephala clangula)

The common goldeneye (Bucephala clangula), also known as the American goldeneye, is a medium-sized diving duck native to North America, northern Europe and East Asia. The common goldeneye is a...

№ 1185 Apr 2023

Common Merganser (Mergus merganser)

The common merganser, also known as the goosander in Europe, is a large sea duck belonging to the taxonomic family of Anatidae. It has three recognized subspecies which include M. m. merganser, M. m....

Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) № 118
Common Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna): A Field Guide № 117
№ 1175 Apr 2023

Common Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna): A Field Guide

A naturalist's identification guide to the Common Shelduck - distinctive bottle-green head, chestnut breast band, red bill knob. Where to find it, how it differs from other ducks, and the British coast as its stronghold.

№ 1165 Apr 2023

33 Types Of Ducks In Alabama

Alabama is a top destination for birders. The Heart of Dixie is home to many different bird species. Alabama’s diverse landscape also provides a wide variety of bird habitats, including forests,...

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