Alyssa:
Do you have other pics? At the base of the gape, I think I see a little
black spot--which suggests these birds are Mottled Ducks, and that would be
consistent with your St. Pete location.
Bill
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From: "Alyssa Freeman" <tsiporah.shani@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <va-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2015 1:41 PM
Subject: [Va-bird] Mallard/Am. Black Duck ID help
I was in St. Petersburg, FL, a bit more than a month ago and saw a pair of
ducks that look like American Blacks, though I know they're not supposed to
be there. I've looked at a lot of photos and in field guides and I'm still
undecided. The speculum is not visible on either bird, they seem a bit
dark, and the coloring doesn't seem quite right for Mallards. I have a
photo that I've posted to Flickr. I'd appreciate any ideas on this pair.
Thanks.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/131225548@N03/17839386136/in/dateposted-public/
Alyssa Freeman
Richmond
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