Duck ID

[kaiser715]

Duck on our pond for a couple of days, solo. Diving (and coming up several feet away), not dabbling.

Black head, tan body, dark tail.

Potato pics:

 

[McCracken]

Ring-necked duck

Edit: nevermind. Possibly a lesser scaup.

 

[awheelterd]

Yup. Lesser scaup

<strong>30 Ducks in North Carolina</strong>

30 Ducks found in North Carolina with pictures and descriptions, When and where to find ducks, and fun facts about ducks

birdwatchingcentral.com

 

[Southern_Transplant]

Some people have too much ducking time on their hands...

 

[skyhighZJ]

I’ve heard they are great roasted with a select cheese and quackers

 

[CasterTroy]

I’ve heard they are great roasted with a select cheese and quackers

 

[kaiser715]

I’ve heard they are great roasted with a select cheese and quackers

Spotted Owl is delicious, too!

 

[mbalbritton]

Y’all are quackin’ me up!

 

[UncleWillie]

That's Mac.