A CORMORANT
I saw this Double-Crested Cormorant standing on a rock in a pond. They are an inland species of cormorant, the double crest of these birds are rarely seen. Read about them here: DOUBLE-CRESTED CORMORANT
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IN THE REEDS
I found these birds on a spring morning in the reeds and cattails at Kachina Wetlands Preserve. Learn more about wetlands here: WETLANDS American Coots are a duck-like bird with a white bill, red eyes, and big lobed feet. They are not ducks though, they belong to their own distinct order of birds. They are unique… Read More IN THE REEDS
AMERICAN WIGEON
The American Wigeon is a common bird throughout North America, they are generally north in the summer and south in winter. They have a distinct large white patch on their forewing that you can see when they fly. American Wigeon’s can be found near lakes, ponds, marshes, fields, and grass areas. They eat the stems… Read More AMERICAN WIGEON
BUFFLEHEAD
Bufflehead’s are smaller ducks with distinguishing white parts on their heads. The males have a large, white patch around back of head to cheeks, while the females have a white cheek spot. They are diving ducks, found in water areas such as lakes, ponds, or rivers. They eat insects, crustaceans, and plant life. Their range… Read More BUFFLEHEAD
