Salish pond

[phoebe]

Does anyone know what sort of duck (no, not the mallards ) there is in Salish Pond. I only saw one and it looks like a scooter but none of my books or even online match what I've seen. I'll download a picture when I get a chance, but I thought I'd just ask in case someone else saw it and know what it is.

[Chris]

I haven't checked that place out in a while, but it could be a duck that's a cross. For instance, a Mallard that mated with a Pintail or a Mallard that mated with some sort of domestic duck. That could also explain why you are having a hard time finding it in your books.

[Dave]

Looking forward to the picture, phoebe. One never knows! Maybe an Asian rarity

Dave

[phoebe]

Okay, it's an American Coot. Didn't find a good pic in my book but Riley found it in his book and ID'd it for me. Quite the birder he's becoming.