Comments on: Simple Steps for Identifying Confusing Brown Ducks—Females and Otherwise

By: Tyson Kahler

Tyson Kahler — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 07:42:00 +0000

I have a duck that I have not been able to ID. Can someone please help me. It was seen in March, 2010 at Montezuma’s Well in Arizona.

By: Valerie Clemson

Valerie Clemson — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 23:00:43 +0000

We have two mallard ducks that have been coming regular for about 7wks We live 5mins from the sea,we have seen these ducks swimming on the sea many times,but there is only the two,as they mostly stay in our garden we have been feeding them and making sure they have plenty of fresh water,i thought it a bit strange swimming in the sea.

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By: Dixie Sommers

Dixie Sommers — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 13:43:17 +0000

The last photo is mis-labeled – there are not two “right” pictures. The mystery bird is on the left.

Thanks for a helpful guide to ID for female dabblers.

By: shawnee papincak

shawnee papincak — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 17:40:21 +0000

THE DARK EYE JUNCO’S CAME INTO PA. THE OTHER NIGHT BY THE WOLF MOON. WHEN I WOKE UP THEY WERE ON THE GROUND EATING. THE NEXT MORNING SNOW ON THE GROUND AND BITTER. I AM LOCATED IN PERRYOPOLIS PA. ABOUT A HOUR AND A HALF OUT OF PITTSBURGH.

By: Carolyn A. Gritter

Carolyn A. Gritter — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 20:46:53 +0000

The buffy tail stripe clue will be a big help in identifying mystery quackers.

By: Jim Woods

Jim Woods — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 17:33:18 +0000

I run a little birding outfit and find most birders can readily ID ducks on the water. But get them up and flying and they become just ducks. Suggestion is to go birding with members of the local waterfowl hunting club. They are excellent on birds in flight and recognize the flock flight characteristics.

By: Carolyn A. Gritter

Carolyn A. Gritter — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 17:57:50 +0000

This article was helpful in identifying a mystery duck in a local flock here on the Charles River.

By: F W de Lima Fernandes

F W de Lima Fernandes — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 06:15:33 +0000

I found tough to identify ducks, the article gave clear parameters to consider, thanks

By: Sally

Sally — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 14:51:58 +0000

Thanks for the very informative lesson in duck ID.

By: ellen

ellen — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 18:39:54 +0000

Thanks for this great article. I have been struggling with identifying the brown ducks on our lake.