Comments on: Aerial Survey Waterfowl Idenification Part 1

By: Ed Kohler

Ed Kohler — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:45:02 +0000

I had never considered how decoys could be decoys for humans as well. Interesting stuff.

By: Birdchick

Birdchick — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 04:43:54 +0000

Jackie–thanks for the note and welcome to birding. Don’t worry about what you can identify, just have a good time with birds.

Caitlin–you are correct, we have an idea of what ducks to expect, but when you’re flying over thousands all at once–yikes it’s intimidating.

dgusman–you are ABSOLUTELY correct!

stevie–you are downright exact in your id–congrats.

janet hug–good guess!

By: Janet Hug

Janet Hug — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 01:38:30 +0000

My guess is Blue Winged Teal

By: Stevie

Stevie — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:54:54 +0000

I think I’m seeing a white speculum (gadwall) and big white epaulets (wigeon).

By: dguzman

dguzman — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:32:22 +0000

Um… ducks?

By: @Bosque_Bill

@Bosque_Bill — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:46:13 +0000

Very much enjoyed your post and look forward to further installments even though the chances of my being a part of an aerial waterfowl survey are slightly less likely than sprouting my own wings and feathers.

By: Peg

Peg — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 05:00:50 +0000

What a beautiful view you have up there!
But a difficult chore to id those birds.

By: caitlin

caitlin — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:28:42 +0000

also helps to do a little reconnoitering on the ground–either with a partner who can confirm your ID’s or a before/after search to double check ID’s. The aerial part is really good for counting numbers.

By: Jackie Anderson

Jackie Anderson — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:02:13 +0000

I love your blog. I am just a beginning birder (about 2 years into it) so I won’t even attempt to identify those ducks, but I hope you will post the answer.