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Ducks, Geese and Swans (Anseriformes)

This section is specific to Ducks, Geese and Swans (Anseriformes).

25 Jan 2016

Tufted Duck – 1st Orange County Record – January 23, 2016

by OC Birds Admin | posted in: Bird Outings in Orange County, California, Ducks, Geese and Swans (Anseriformes) | 0

A local birder named Roger Schoedel had found this Tufted Duck on January 23rd 2016 in the Santa Ana river just behind Riverside Park.  Since this was a 1st county record numerous reports of this sighting followed that same day … Continued

2 Feb 2015

*New – added Snow Goose to the photo gallery on February 2, 2015

by OC Birds Admin | posted in: Bird Outings in Orange County, California, Ducks, Geese and Swans (Anseriformes) | 1

This past weekend a Snow Goose was reported at Lagnua Niguel Regional Park in Laguna Niguel, CA. I was fortunate enough to locate the goose and found it amongst a flock of Canada Geese (54 to be exact) in the … Continued

19 Jan 2015

Varied Thrush continues + Greater White-fronted Goose for January 18, 2015

by OC Birds Admin | posted in: Bird Outings in Orange County, California, Ducks, Geese and Swans (Anseriformes), Hawks, Kites, Eagles and Allies (Accipitriformes) | 0

A late afternoon visit to El Toro Memorial Park (El Toro Cemetery) turned up 4 Varied Thrushes as the back end of the park.  Also, a small cluster of Lark Sparrows were located at the north end of the park.  … Continued

27 Nov 2014

*New – Blue-winged Teal added to the Photo Gallery on November 27, 2014

by OC Birds Admin | posted in: Ducks, Geese and Swans (Anseriformes) | 0

This particular duck, the Blue-winged Teal can typically be found here in Orange County during Fall and Winter months.  The link below will offer photos of both the male and female from January 2013 forward. Click here to see the … Continued

22 Nov 2014

*New – Hooded Mergansers added to the Photo Gallery

by OC Birds Admin | posted in: Ducks, Geese and Swans (Anseriformes), Uncategorized | 2

Numerous male and female Hooded Merganser images were added to the Photo Gallery today, November 22, 2014 A short cut to the gallery can be found at this location

31 Aug 2014

*New – added American / Eurasian Wigeon and Gadwall to the Photo Gallery on August 31, 2014

by OC Birds Admin | posted in: Birds Species, Ducks, Geese and Swans (Anseriformes) | 0

Uploaded new sections to the photo gallery: American Wigeon, Eurasian Wigeon (hybrid with American) and Gadwall Click within this post to access shortcuts and a few snapshots. Gadwall American Wigeon Eurasian-American Wigeon (hybrid) Here’s a few snapshots:  

17 Aug 2014

*New – added Bufflehead to the Photo Gallery on August 17, 2014

by OC Birds Admin | posted in: Birds Species, Ducks, Geese and Swans (Anseriformes) | 0

Within the Ducks, Geese and Swans section, the Bufflehead photo gallery has now been included.  This section illustrates both Male and Female as well as juvenile Bufflehead Go here for quick access:  Bufflehead photos

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