Last week our recue staff brought in a Ruddy Duck, sporting more of the winter colors. The duck was transferred into the care of duck rehab specialist. If you look closely, you can see the duck who is doing well and swimming in this pond, gaining strength and size. Ruddy Ducks migrate in small groups of 5–15 individuals, usually at night. They follow several migratory corridors fanning to the southwest, south, and southeast from their northern breeding grounds. Male Ruddy Ducks have blackish caps that contrast with bright white cheeks. In summer, they have rich chestnut bodies with bright blue bills. In winter, they are dull gray-brown above and paler below with dull gray bills. Females and first-year males are brownish, somewhat like winter males but with a blurry stripe across the pale cheek patch. In flight, Ruddy Ducks show solidly dark tops of the wings.
Posted on: Mon, 17 Mar 2014 14:50:16 +0000
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