Ducks of the Pacific Northwest
DUCKS OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
There are only 40 species of ducks worldwide and we have 25 of them right here in the Pacific Northwest! Identifying them is actually easier than you think, once you know what to look for. In this fun program, filled with beautiful images and videos, we will explore their amazing world and also meet every one of them.
What are the two types of ducks?
What is their unique biology?
What does precocial mean?
Don’t they get cold in the water?
Why are they critically important to wetland conservation?
And so much more!
Suggested Reading:
Waterfowl of North America, a Comprehensive Guide to all Species (waterproof foldout) Quick Reference Publishing, Inc 2023
Ducks of North America and the Northern Hemisphere. John Gooders,Trevor Boyer Facts On File Publications, NY.NY 1986
The LeMaster Method of Waterfowl Identification ; Richard LeMaster Stackpole Books, Mechanicsbirg, PA 1986
Ducks, Geese and Swans of North America; Guy Baldasarre ; A WildlifeManagement Institute Book (Vols One and Two) , Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore MD 2014
MIGRATION, Exploring the Remarkable Journeys of Birds ; Melissa Mayntz, Quadrille Publishers, London, England, 2020