| Pray why are you so bare, so bare, Oh, bough of the old oak-tree; And why, when I go through the shade you throw, Runs a shudder over me? My leaves were green as the best, I trow, And sap ran free in my veins, But I saw in the moonli... Read more of The Haunted Oak at Martin Luther King.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 ... Identification Is Important Identifying waterfowl gives many hours of enjoyment to mill... Wood Duck Length--18½ in. Weight--1½ lbs. Found in all flyways; m... |
Surf ScoterLength--19½ in. Weight--2 lbs. Like all scoters, these birds move along our coasts in loose flocks, stringing into irregular, wavy lines. Drakes can be distinguished from other scoters by two white patches on their head and the bright color of the bill. Flight is strong, direct, usually close to the waves. Next: Black Scoter Previous: White-winged Scoter
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