Mallard Duck

Description:

The green head and yellow bill of the mallard duck is a familiar sight to many people living in the Northern hemisphere. In fact, the mallard is thought to be the most abundant and wide-ranging duck on Earth

Habitat:

Mallards prefer calm, shallow sanctuaries, but can be found in almost any body of freshwater across Asia, Europe, and North America. They’re also found in saltwater and brackish water and are commonly found in wetlands.

Notes:

This spotting was made early on New Years day at the estuary outside of Vandenberg AFB, CA. This estuary is located about one hour north of Santa Barbara on the Central Coast.