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Canada Goose, taken by Dustin Poppendieck
Canada Goose, taken by Dustin Poppendieck
Canada Goose:Branta canadensis:"This easly recognizable goose, has a long black neck and head, with white cheek patches, and a dull grey body. This bird is found year round at the marshes, and can be usually seen flying in V-formation while honking in the air."[1]



Female Mallard with chicks, taken by Logan Porrazzo
Female Mallard with chicks, taken by Logan Porrazzo

Mallard:Anas platyrhynchos: "The males of this speices is easily recognizable by its green head and thin white collar around its neck. The female has a more earthy coloring, but same body plan."[2]


Green-winged Teal, taken by Dustin Poppendieck
Green-winged Teal, taken by Dustin Poppendieck
Green-winged Teal:Anas crecca: " This small duck is usually found during low tide feeding on the mudflats. The head of the males is cinnamon colored, with green stripes on its head."[3]




Surf Scoter, taken by Dustin Poppendieck
Surf Scoter, taken by Dustin Poppendieck

Surf Scoter:Melanitta perspicillata: "The males have a black body, with a white patch at the back of their head. These birds are found far from shore feeding on shellfish."[4]















[edit] Notes

  1. ↑ The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Birds (wester region).1977
  2. ↑ Bulger, Suzie. "The Beginners Guide to Birding at the Arcata Marsh" FOAM 1996
  3. ↑ Bulger, Suzie. "The Beginners Guide to Birding at the Arcata Marsh" FOAM 1996
  4. ↑ The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Birds (wester region).1977
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