[Ontbirds]Mottled Duck- Hillman Shorebird/waterfowl Habitat.

[Dean Ware]

 Late this afternoon I found a drake MOTTLED DUCK on the south side of the Hillman Marsh shorebird/waterfowl Habitat. The bird remained till dark so I suspect it will be in the same spot tomorrow. 
 The duck was in company with Black Ducks, Mallards and the hybrid I mentioned in a earlier post.
I did get photos but they are fuzzy.

If you wish to take photos- do everyone and everything a favor by walking NOT on top of the dyke but down below at the base so not to scare all the waterfowl within the habitat. 

Field Marks- It is easy to distinguish species when the duck is beside  a Black Duck with the Mottled having 'warmer' colouring of the body, head and buffy throat.  A Bright yellow bill that stands out with black at the base. It also has very narrow white bars on either side of the speculum which is blueish/purple.

Good Luck and send me some photos!!

Dean Ware
Wheatley ON.
peleeisbirder at hotmail.com



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