American Black Duck – 12/17/11

Observer: Paul Lauenstein

Observation Date: 12/17/11

Observation Time: 11:40 a.m.

Observation Location: Sawmill Pond

Common Name: American Black Duck

Scientific Name: Anas rubripes

Comments: This pair of black ducks mingled with some Canada geese and mallards. Shooting photos of this pair reminded me of my grandfather, who lived on Cape Cod and used to shoot black ducks for food during the first half of the twentieth century before I was born.

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