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Can anyone ID these ducks in flight?

Last post 11-03-2009, 4:45 AM by hnj21107. 6 replies.
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  •  11-02-2009, 7:01 PM 123492

    Can anyone ID these ducks in flight?

    Attachment: 1101A.JPG
    Taken yesterday in Newport Beach, CA.  At same location were Buffleheads, Lesser and Greater Scaups, and some other species that I know don't have white on wings so I'm not listing those.  Can anyone tell what these are?
    Life List: 139
    Latest: Cedar Waxwing!!!!!!!

  •  11-02-2009, 7:10 PM 123495 in reply to 123492

    Re: Can anyone ID these ducks in flight?

    Looks like some male and female Blue-winged Teals to me.
    Total birds seen: 205
    Latest lifers:
    Brown Creeper, Field Sparrow, White-crowned Sparrow
    Favorite lifers:
    Black-billed Cuckoo, Reddish Egret, Wood Stork

  •  11-02-2009, 7:51 PM 123502 in reply to 123495

    Re: Can anyone ID these ducks in flight?

    The most telltale feature is the white patch on the leading edge of the wing, best seen on the central bird in the lower group. I think these are American Wigeons.

  •  11-02-2009, 7:55 PM 123506 in reply to 123502

    Re: Can anyone ID these ducks in flight?

    Man, now that you say that snowy, I can't NOT see American Wigeons. Dunno what I ever saw in them before!
    Total birds seen: 205
    Latest lifers:
    Brown Creeper, Field Sparrow, White-crowned Sparrow
    Favorite lifers:
    Black-billed Cuckoo, Reddish Egret, Wood Stork

  •  11-02-2009, 7:58 PM 123507 in reply to 123506

    Re: Can anyone ID these ducks in flight?

    After I posted this, I was looking at my Sibley's guide, and I also thought American Wigeons made the most sense.  Thanks Kryptos and Snowy!

    Life List: 139
    Latest: Cedar Waxwing!!!!!!!

  •  11-02-2009, 8:07 PM 123509 in reply to 123507

    Re: Can anyone ID these ducks in flight?

    I agree with wigeons.

  •  11-03-2009, 4:45 AM 123553 in reply to 123509

    Re: Can anyone ID these ducks in flight?

    Add one more to the widgeon camp.
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