Canvasbacks are larger than other ducks
with a distinct, triangular-shaped head
The bill is large and angles up smoothly to the
crown of the head. The drake has
black tail, white/gray sides and back, brown/black
chest, with a Cinnamon-brown
neck and head.
Below: A hen Canvasback guides her brood of nine
around the pond.
This hen was very alert! I hid myself in dense
brush midway down the pond
and waited for about 30 minutes as she swam slowly
closer with her babies.
I lifted the camera about a foot to shoot through
my only opening in the brush and
she turned to hurry her young away to safety.
If you are counting, yes, there are only eight
ducklings in the photo.
One more popped up beside "Mama" moments after I
shot the photo.
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