Aquatic Birds

American Wigeon

A male wigeon posed for me in the sunlight. I love that green stripe when the light hits it just right. A handsome duck. However....when a bunch of the males start talking amongst themselves, it always cracks me up. Their voice sounds just like tiny rubber duckies squeaking.
Male American Wigeon (Anas Americana)
Cottonwood Park Richardson Texas

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