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Juveniles are a combination of both males and females. Their coloring and dark cap are like the females, but they also have the yellow knob at the base of their bill like the males. During the breeding season, Barrow’s Goldeneyes favor aquatic insects and, in fact, will head to habitats that have no insect-eating fish around so they won’t have any competition for this type of prey. In winter, they will feast on crustaceans, mollusks, and small fish. Fun Fact: Female White-winged Scoters return to the nesting area where they were hatched. This behavior is called “Natal Philopatry.” 27. Barrow’s Goldeneye Lesser Scaups breed in northwestern US states, western Canada, and Alaska before migrating to southern US states, Mexico, and the east and west US coasts. They can be seen during migration across the rest of the US and Canada.

Fun Fact: Northern Shovelers will sometimes form large groups that swim in circles to help stir up the bottom for feeding. 8. Northern Pintail Mallards remain all year in most of the lower 48 and the western coast of Canada and Alaska. Those that breed in Canada and Alaska head south to the southern United States and northern Mexico.

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You can find Buffleheads in small lakes and ponds with nearby poplar and aspen forests during the breeding season. In the winter, they move to protected coastal waters or shallow bays and inlets. Notepad and Pen: Keeping a record of your sightings, including descriptions, behaviors, and locations, can be beneficial. For instance, noting the peculiar behaviors of a Northern Pintail during courtship can aid in recognizing the species in the future. Some species may be endangered or at risk. Accurate identification ensures that these species receive the necessary protection.

This “Ten Tips for Waterfowl Beginners” article from National Audubon has some excellent advice for newer birders who are turning their eyes to waterfowl for the first time.Proper identification helps in monitoring these changes, leading to timely interventions if needed. Wigeon, teal and shovelers love the estuary saltmarshes, although the star species are white-fronted geese from Greenland. Llanbwchllyn, Radnorshire Distribution: Widespread across England, parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland. Less common in Wales and south-west England but they can be seen here as their range expands during the winter. Female and Juvenile White-winged Scoters are similar. They are both dark brown with white patches in front and behind their eyes. They have dark gray bills with a smaller knob at the base.

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