I spotted the American Coot on the outer edge of a group of about 50 Mallards
(it was diving and grabbing small fish) Yesterday afternoon Feb 2nd
In the group of Mallards there was a Leucistic Mallard (Blonde Mallard) (A
Quote from AUDUBON"pale-feathered birds with normally colored eyes have a
condition known as leucism") ("Nature Notes"--"A Blonde Mallard is probably a
pure Mallard female which has a lack of pigment in its plumage, a condition
known as leucism") NOT A TRUE SUBSPECIES just a genetic disorder
This group of Mallards seem to be staying around The Pump House Steam Museum on
(23 Ontario st. Kingston )
I have Photos of both!! (my first report)
Ed Snider, Peggy Adamson --Brockville Ontario
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