Northern Shoveler

Description:

Male dabbling duck with long dark shovel shaped bill. Green head and white chest and chestnut belly and sides. Forewings are bluish and with green speculum.

Habitat:

These can be found in marshes, lakes and ponds. These were found in retention ponds.

Notes:

Sometimes a pair will work together feeding on small crustaceans and plankton. But also swim in large groups in circle to funnel the food. As seen in the last two pictures.