Galen Frantz Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 I took this photo this morning (18 MAR 2023) at the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge in NJ. I have looked up all the ducks I can think of with a head that color, but can't find a good match. This guy was feeding right next to some blue-winged teals, and was easily 1.5 times as big as they were. They were both feeding in the mud at low tide, so there may be some feathres obscured by mud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackburnian Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 Northern Pintail. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen Frantz Posted March 18 Author Share Posted March 18 Thanks! That was my first guess, but when I looked at some photos on-line, there was not a good match. Is this an immature or non-breeding plumage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pictaker Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 45 minutes ago, Galen Frantz said: Thanks! That was my first guess, but when I looked at some photos on-line, there was not a good match. Is this an immature or non-breeding plumage? Its a female .... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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