These mallard hybrid pictures were taken at Scargo Lake in Dennis (on Cape Cod) during our vacation this past August. We were vacationing with our friends Dave and Meg, and I asked Dave what kind he thought they were since he's a hunter, wildlife biologist, and general
expert on the subject of birds- especially ducks. He said they looked like a hybrid- probably mallard hybrid and domestic duck.
It's funny because these ducks just wouldn't learn- they kept coming in dangerously close to our rental house's dock, only to be chased off by
Dave and Meg's dog Foster, who's a trained hunting dog. He had a lot of fun doing it each time though, so no harm no fowl :)
Just look at this precious boy- such a cutie!
It's funny because these ducks just wouldn't learn- they kept coming in dangerously close to our rental house's dock, only to be chased off by Dave and Meg's dog Foster, who's a trained hunting dog. He had a lot of fun doing it each time though, so no harm no fowl :)
3 comments:
They don't look like mallards to me at all, but I read that most domestic ducks are mallard related. Those mallards are wild ones, for sure!
Thanks for the feedback Sue! Your expertise is always welcomed :)
I agree- they barely look like mallards, but I bet there must be some in there.
Gotta love Labs!
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