Split photo of a canvasback diving and a northern pintail in the water surface.
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Dabbling Ducks vs. Diving Ducks: The Key Differences

The Fundamental Ecological Split When identifying waterfowl, the single most critical distinction wildlife managers and birders make is separating the Dabblers from the Divers. This isn’t just a trick; it’s the fundamental ecological blueprint for nearly every North American waterfowl species. All species within the family Anatidae are functionally divided by one simple, critical choice: […]

waterfowl of North America: the complete guide
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Complete Guide to Ducks, Geese, and Swans of North America

After more than 20 years in the field with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, I’ve worked through multiple identification resources. This guide is a comprehensive synthesis designed to elevate your understanding of North American ducks, as well as Geese and Swans.  I aim to bridge the gap between a field guide and in-depth ecological

wetland birds of Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, and New Brunswick
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A Guide to the Wetland Birds of Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, and New Brunswick

In this guide, I invite you to explore the wetland birds of Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, and New Brunswick through 31 custom, species-specific plates. I created this resource for birders and nature enthusiasts to help identify birds across Northern New England and the Canadian Provinces of New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia. Each

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Guide to the Wetland Birds of North Carolina – ID, Habitat, Sounds

Explore Louisiana’s wetland birds through 46 custom, species-specific plates. I created this guide for birders and nature enthusiasts to help identify birds across the Tar Heel State. Each plate highlights key identification traits, habitats, behaviors, and natural history. To make things easier, I’ve grouped species by size—Very Large (crane-sized, >10 lb), Large (stork-sized, 5–10 lb),

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Guide to the Wetland Birds of Louisiana – ID, Habitat, and Sounds

In this guide, I invite you to explore Louisiana’s wetland birds through 46 custom, species-specific plates. I created this resource for birders and nature enthusiasts to help identify birds across the Bayou State. Each plate highlights key identification traits, habitats, behaviors, and natural history. To make things easier, I’ve grouped species by size—Very Large (crane-sized,

wetland birds of new-jersey, Maryland, virginia, and delaware
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Guide to the Wetland Birds of Virginia New Jersey Delaware & Maryland

Explore my Guide to the Wetland Birds of Virginia, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland through 40 illustrated bird species plates with field marks, behavior, habitat and, natural history. I created this guide to help birdwatchers (birders) and nature lovers identify and know more about the wetland birds. To make identification easier, I’ve grouped species by

wetland birds of Texas
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Guide to the Wetland Birds of Texas – ID, Habitat, and Sounds

Welcome to my Guide to the Wetland Birds of Texas, created to help birdwatchers (birders) and nature lovers identify species found across the Lone Star State’s marshes, swamps, and coastal wetlands. From cranes to secretive rails, this guide includes plates that highlight each species’ key identification features, as well as, habitats, behaviors, and natural history.

wetland birds of the State of Georgia
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Guide to the Wetland Birds of Georgia – ID, Habitat, and Sounds

Welcome to my Guide to the Wetland Birds of the State of Georgia. I created this guide to help birdwatchers (birders) and nature lovers identify the birds found across the Peach State’s marshes, swamps, and coastal wetlands. From cranes to secretive rails, this guide includes plates that highlight each species’ key identification features, as well

wetland birds of Massachusetts, Connecticut & Rhode Island
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Guide to the Wetland birds of Massachusetts, Connecticut & Rhode Island

Explore the Guide to the Wetland Birds of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island through 40 illustrated bird species plates with field marks, behavior, habitat and, natural history. I created this guide to help birdwatchers (birders) and nature lovers identify and know more about wetland bird found across the Southern New England’s marshes, swamps, and coastal

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Guide to the Wetland Birds of New York – ID, Habitat, and Sounds

Explore my Guide to the Wetland Birds of New York through 40 illustrated bird species plates with field marks, behavior, habitat and, natural history. I created this guide to help birdwatchers (birders) and nature lovers identify and know more about wetland bird found across the Empire State’s marshes, swamps, and coastal wetlands. To make identification