Birders,
A drake TUFTED DUCK in fine plumage has been present with scaup at the Iona Island ponds in Richmond, BC since February 14 (near the Vancouver Airport-- if you’re not familiar with the locality, look up “Iona Island Regional Park” on the internet). The bird spends part of its time in the sewage ponds, which must be accessed through a locked gate, but seems to spend most of its time in the “outer pond” near the main parking area, where it is easily visible to all visitors to the park.
If you’ve never seen a Tufted Duck, this may be your best chance for awhile to see this species, which is very rare in North America. (I’m still waiting for one to show up in Whatcom County!)
Good luck and good birding,
Wayne C. Weber
I saw a drake Tufted Duck years ago at Padden Creek estuary; seen from a bus. It was close t the sidewalk side at low tide. There is no doubt in my mind as to the identification. Although I have it in my eBird record, it was not recognized by officialdom.
Phil Hotlen
Bellingham, WA
I saw a drake Tufted Duck years ago at Padden Creek estuary; seen from a bus. It was close t the sidewalk side at low tide. There is no doubt in my mind as to the identification. Although I have it in my eBird record, it was not recognized by officialdom.
Phil Hotlen
Bellingham, WA
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