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It is difficult to determine the colorations on the duck sitting on the water under the log.  What did you observe to be the true colors for the following? 1)  It looks to have a light speculum but I can't tell if there is any other color associated with it?  2)  The back looks dark but was there color? 3)  There is ...

Mottled Duck Feathers. I have always admired the way that animals seem to come with their own natural cosmetics and jewels!   Click Here for Cards and Prints of this image 

An American Coot stands on a small log as the sun sets over the Orlando Wetlands in Christmas, FL.American Coot (Fulica americana)Often mistaken for a duck, the American Coot is a common waterbird. Its all black body and white chicken-like beak distinguish this swimming rail from the real ducks.Although it swims like a duck, the American Coot does ...

Can anyone tell what bird this one is? Photo was taken in Orange county, CA in April. It was at just another park with a small lake in residential area. There were mallards, domestic ducks, geese, American coots, a couple of muscovy ducks and such around there.  Thank you!

These birds I’m unable to identify. I took photographs of them & posted them at my site: http://birdsoasis.wordpress.com/2008/03/01/unidentified-birds-of-new-york-long-island/ *Note- These birds were photographed in my yard, the ducks were by the lake near my home & the falcon in a feild. ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Sizes ...

beautiful ducks on a stream here in Fl.

Another view of the female mergaser, ridding herself of some excess water.

Thanks to this community this was identifyed as a female red breasted merganser, so thank you all for your continued help!Jacque