Shot in Galveston, Texas a few days ago.
I was attracted to the sound of Mallards ( quacks and feeding call) in a fresh water pond. I took a few shots, but when I looked at the photos later I thought maybe they were Mottled Ducks instead. Based on what I've read, they will sound the same, so that wasn't definitive.
Look's good for Mottled, from what Ive read the (speculum) or the blue wing patch would be missing the broad white border on Mottled's which show in a typical Mallard female. However best to let others "ring in" with more confirmation.
Yep, Mottled; the one on the left is a drake (yellow bill; note also the black spot at the base of the bill).
Resin
Thanks much Burd and Resin. I got one right! Yeah. Thanks for pointing out how to tell the drake Resin. I must admit, I wasn't sure.
Patti
