Recent content by Ospr3y
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Identifying domestic ducks
Thanks! Is there any easy way to distinguish between East Indies and Cayugas aside from size? Going from photos, it appears East Indies have a pronounced amount of bronzy green iridescence on the head. Is this reliable? -
Identifying domestic ducks
Unless the drake beside it is a call as well, I think it would be standard-sized. -
Identifying domestic ducks
Thank you! That was my impression. How about this guy? Duclair or Swedish? How does one tell the two apart? Original thread: http://www.whatbird.com/forum/index.php?/topic/93659-domestic-mallard-x/ -
Identifying domestic ducks
Hi guys, what do you think of these ducks? Original thread: http://www.whatbird.com/forum/index.php?/topic/92161-greater-white-fronted-goose-and-mallard/ -
Identifying domestic ducks
Okay, so here goes my first post in request for identification - original photo taken by Kevin from Seattle. Here's the original thread: http://www.whatbird.com/forum/index.php?/topic/90459-curious-duck-with-ear-tufts/ Am I right in thinking this is a Khaki Campbell hen? Thanks! Liam -
Identifying domestic ducks
All the shorebirds (Gulls, Terns, Sandpipers, etc) are all very difficult even for experts! The plumages of different species are often very similar and gulls have four different cycles they molt through before they reach adulthood! Snow Geese are beautiful birds! Lucky you to encounter such a... -
Identifying domestic ducks
Thank you! I appreciate the warm welcome! I look forward to posting. :) It's a Heermann's Gull from Montage Laguna, California, last Summer. One of the coolest gulls, imo! -
Identifying domestic ducks
Hi all, I am a birder (aka "birdwatcher), but am very interested in domestic duck and geese breeds (live on backyard farm, parents are active BYC members). I often try to help folks identify the domestic/feral fowl they see on birding forums and whatnot. However, I'm afraid I may be... -
Duck Identification
Little blue guys are Ringed Teals, medium guy is a White-faced Whistling-Duck and big guy is a Black-necked Swan.