[Birdnet] FW: Greater Scaup paired June 29, 2008, Duck Creek Sinks, Kane County

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 It was submitted by Eugene Hunn on Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 14:01:03
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Subject: Greater Scaup paired June 29, 2008, Duck Creek Sinks, Kane County
 
Email_Address: enhunn323 at comcast.net
 
Message: While not on your report list I have photographed a pair of what sure look like Greater Scaup at Duck Creek Village, Kane County. There are also a number of Lesser Scaup pairs in the area as well as one or two Ring-necked Duck pairs. Greater Scaup, according to the maps, are not supposed to nest south of northern Canada. Both the male and female have the flat rounded crown and broad bill nail characteristic of Greater as opposed to Lesser Scaups and the female shows the distinct pale auricular patch typical of Greater females. The sinks tend to dry up in mid-summer so it's not clear if they will nest successfully. I'm very familiar with both species as I live in Seattle. I would attach photos if I could. 
 
Eugene Hunn.
 
 

 


      
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