WetlandDad

I have no idea what Ohio has to do with this particular post, but whatever. In any rate, I did take down the original photo down since I did manage to obtain proof that this particular species is present in my locality. I have read the Terms and FAQs and the issue from my end has been resolved.

Also we do have plenty of Red-bellies here in Virginia.

This is a red-belly. The origin of the photo isn't from the exact locality of my particular spotting. Although the shot was taken from the same region from my spotting. If you're concerned about copyright law. I have the permission and am well aware of the implications. If this is a bigger concern of it being an exact spotting. I have no qualms with taking it down until I have a clear picture of my exact spotting.

Yes it has been posted elsewhere. Although this photo isn't a photo taken by me personally, I was on site when it was taken by a good friend of mine. I have two Red-belly's that compete for my feeders at my home that I have been unable to capture on film. As soon as I do I will update this posting.

Done and done!

They look like a species of hybridized mallard duck. Its pretty common when they're interbreeding with domestic/peking (pekin) ducks.

Thanks Antonio! I've been looking around the site, and am excited with what I see so far. I will be adding more and more in the coming months as I will be spending more time outside my home and in the field. I've heard about the project before and I am glad to now be a part of it and make contributions as I see them!

Thanks for the welcome! Yes, this fella comes to my feeder on my apartment balcony daily!

Eastern Bluebird indeed!