Re: Lesser scaup

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Posted by Bill Pranty on 10:49:54 12/04/04

In Reply to: Lesser scaup posted by Dee

Hi Dee,

Your "scaup" are Ring-necked Ducks, which are much more likely to be seen in fresh water, while scaup are most common in salt water. Note the ringed bills and black backs of the males (male scaup have gray backs). Also, note the eye-rings on several of the females; female scaup lack these.

Best regards,

Bill Pranty
Avon Park, Florida

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Comments:	: Hi Dee, : : Your "scaup" are Ring-necked Ducks, which are much more likely to be seen in fresh water, while scaup are most common in salt water. Note the ringed bills and black backs of the males (male scaup have gray backs). Also, note the eye-rings on several of the females; female scaup lack these. : : Best regards, : : Bill Pranty : Avon Park, Florida
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