Waterfowl are and have been, at least among those who hunt them, been categorized into either the dabbling duck clan or the diving ducks based for the most part on how they feed . Dabbling ducks ...

This unique diving duck has a small body and a relatively large head. The males are colorful and vibrant, with iridescent heads that appear black, purple, or green depending on the light. Buffleheads ...

I awoke the morning of Nov. 10 to our first real taste of winter. A blanket of snow covered the ground, and temperatures were in the mid-20s. Sayonara to the last of the wildflowers, butterflies and ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — With how many species of this familiar waterfowl live in or migrate through the state, you could say Virginia is for duck lovers. From diving ducks to sea ducks to dabbling ...

LOWELL — Amid the icy patches of the Merrimack River on a recent February afternoon, a closer inspection of the water reveals a diverse array of waterfowl thriving in this winter wonderland. George ...

As winter proceeds, we’re seeing record low numbers of migratory ducks in Marin. Have you noticed that lately? As a wildlife observer who finds reassurance in abundance, I’m disquieted. Maybe it’s ...