Rafts of them are also found in large numbers at the Salton Sea.
I know of a small, secluded pond where many
of them raise their young - when the males see me, their blue bills
vibrate up and down while they scold me for coming too close!
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Ruddy Ducks with their short bodies and upturned
tails are commonly found in ponds and wetlands in the Imperial Valley.
Rafts of them are also found in large numbers at the Salton Sea. I know of a small, secluded pond where many
of them raise their young - when the males see me, their blue bills
vibrate up and down while they scold me for coming too close!
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If you are interested in learning more about this bird online - I recommend you start with the Patuxent Bird Identification InfoCenter, Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Laurel, MD. http://www.mbr-pwrc.usgs.gov/Infocenter/infocenter.htmlThey present photographs, songs, identification tips, maps, and life history information for North American birds - including the Ruddy Duck
OTHER OUTSIDE LINKS FOR THIS BIRD:
Ruddy Duck Stamp - A rare duck stamp issued by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in the 1940's.
U.S. Federal Duck Stamps - Learn how your school can enter in conservation artwork contests. The sale of Federal Duck Stamps helps protect our nation's wetlands and waterfowl.
Fact Sheet - Profile of the American Ruddy Duck by The Zoological Society of Philadelphia.
This site is maintained by:
Eldon R. Caldwell
Imperial Valley College
Email: eldonc@imperial.cc.ca.us