| We reached Barrie safely that night, and slept at the Queen's Arms. Next morning, I had an excellent opportunity of seeing this thriving village. It is very well situated on the shore of Kempenfeldt Bay, on ground rising gradually to a consider... Read more of Barrie And Big Trees A New Capital Of A New District—nature's Canal The Devil's Elbow—macadamization And Mud—richmond Hill at Emigrants.ca | Informational.caPrivacy |
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Most ViewedWhistling DucksLength--18-19 in. Weight--1¾ lbs. The trailing legs and... Gadwall Length--21 Weight--2 lbs. Gadwalls are most numerous in... Brant Length--24-25 in. Weight--3¼ - 3¾ lbs. These are sea ge... Ruddy Length--15½ in. Weight--1-1/3 lbs. The ruddy duck often... Common Eider Length--23½ in. Weight--5 lbs. Thick-necked stocky bird... Wigeon Length--21 Weight--1¾ lbs. These are nervous birds, qui... Common Merganser Length--25½ in. Weight--2½ lbs. This species is larger ... Cinnamon Teal In the Pacific Flyway, cinnamon teal are far more common th... Diving Ducks Diving ducks frequent the larger, deeper lakes and rivers, ... Scaup Greater--Length--18½ in. Weight--2 lbs. Lesser... Least ViewedBlue-winged TealLength--16 Weight--15 oz. Their small size and twisting... Goldeneye Common--Length--19 in. Weight--2¼ lbs. Barrow's... Harlequin Length--17 in. Weight--1½ lbs. Glossy slate-blue plumag... Snow Geese Length--29-31 in. Weight--6½-7½ lbs. Two races of snow ... Eclipse Plumage Most ducks shed their body feathers twice each year. Nearly... Puddle Ducks Puddle ducks are typically birds of fresh, shallow marshes ... Bufflehead Length--14½ in. Weight--1 lb. Stragglers migrate south ... Red-breasted Merganser Length--23 in. Weight--2½ lbs. These birds winter most ... Surf Scoter Length--19½ in. Weight--2 lbs. Like all scoters, these ... Identification Is Important Identifying waterfowl gives many hours of enjoyment to mill... |
BuffleheadLength--14½ in. Weight--1 lb. Stragglers migrate south in mid-fall, but the largest numbers move just ahead of freezeup. Most flocks in feeding areas are small--5 or 6 birds, with more hens and immatures than adult drakes. Very small size, bold black and white color pattern, and low, swift flight are field marks. Unlike most divers, they can fly straight up from a watery takeoff. Largest concentrations are on both seacoasts and along the Gulf of Mexico. Inland, they will remain as far north as open water permits. Usually silent. Drakes squeak and have a guttural note; hens quack weakly. Next: Ruddy Previous: Goldeneye
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