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]
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: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: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]
Notes[edit | edit source]
- ↑ The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Birds (wester region).1977
- ↑ Bulger, Suzie. "The Beginners Guide to Birding at the Arcata Marsh" FOAM 1996
- ↑ Bulger, Suzie. "The Beginners Guide to Birding at the Arcata Marsh" FOAM 1996
- ↑ The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Birds (wester region).1977
