Waterbird

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This group is for anyone interested in birds that live on, around or near the water. Whether it be waterfowl, wading or shore birds. Start disscussions, find out what certain birds are and maybe talk about habitat and what we can do to save it.

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Latest Activity: Feb 23

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Ring-billed or Herring Gull? 8 Replies

Honeymoon State Park, FLWhat kind of gull is this juvenile sitting next to an adult laughing gull?Continue

Started by SLB. Last reply by SLB Feb 8.

Unknown duck 4 Replies

Hi everyone I took these photos of a male and female duck yesterday and I am unsure as to what kind of duck they are, all I know is that I have never seen them before. Thanks for your help Vern

Tags: Ontario., Dundas, canal, Desjardenes

Started by Vernon Hearns. Last reply by Mike Johnson Jan 7.

Mystery shorebird. Please help. 5 Replies

I went to Florida for Spring break and saw a lot of shorebirds. Here are some of my mystery birds.

Started by Joshua LaDuke. Last reply by Mike Johnson Jan 7.

What kind of duck? 5 Replies

I saw this duck at Seabird Sanctuary. I don't think it is a wood duck because it has a two white lines beneath the upper breast and a wood duck has one. I have looked through a few guides and not…Continue

Started by SLB. Last reply by Darlene Luckins Mar 22, 2011.

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Comment by dick trotta on February 23, 2012 at 8:19am: these guys hung out together this morning for breakfast !

Comment by dick trotta on February 23, 2012 at 8:17am

Comment by Diane Garlick on January 7, 2012 at 1:02am: Absolutely stunning!

Comment by Shinrin Sam. Bros on January 6, 2012 at 8:40pm: Picture I took of Mandarin Ducks.

Comment by Vernon Hearns on June 12, 2011 at 6:21pm: Welcome aboard Julia. I hope you enjoy the group.

Comment by Larry Meade on April 15, 2011 at 8:57pm: The size and white head make me think it's a 1st summer Great Black-backed Gull. They can be very pale when they are young.

Comment by SLB on April 8, 2011 at 6:29pm: Honeymoon Island State ParkFl., very close to Gulf of Mexico, like 20 feet.

I don' think it is dark enough to be either.

That's why I am debated between ring-billed and herring.