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| COOPER'S HAWK Interesting Facts: - Breed in continental US, southern Canada, and northwestern & north-central Mexico. - Some migrate as far as Central America. - Female a third larger than male. - Very vocal during breeding season. - Oldest report lived 12 years. - Most falconers do not use Cooper's because they are demanding & difficult to use. - Populations have made recovery from 1970s, when these hawks appeared in serious trouble. - Highest reported breeding copulations of any other bird. Very sexually active. - These hawks are prey to Raccoons, Great Horned Owls, Red-tailed Hawks & Northern Goshawks. Field Guide ID Information (click here) |
| RUDDY DUCK Interesting Facts: - Introduced in England and now considered a pest due to large numbers and hybridizing with White-faced Duck which is a threatened species. - Often lay eggs in nest of other Ruddys', as well as Pintails, Redheads, Teals, Canvasbacks, and grebes. - Flight is rapid & jerky, "like large bumblebees". Field Guide ID & photo (click here) |
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| TUNDRA SWANS Interesting Facts: - North America's smallest native swan. - Resides in high Artic during spring & summer. - Family group remains together until following spring. - When migrating, flies at altitudes of 3,000 to 5,000 feet, Sometimes wings ice-up during flight forcing swans to land far from water. - According to folk lore, this swan is where the term "swan song" comes from; at the time of it's death it voices a soft, beautiful, melodious series of notes. Field Guide ID & photo (click here) |
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| WOOD DUCK Interesting Facts: - One of most colorful and beautifully patterned ducks in world. - Differs from other dabblers due to sharp toenails, which allows it to perch in trees. - Can run faster on land than any other duck (up to 7mph). - Have largest eyes of any waterfowl. The large eyes, broad wings, and long tail allow them to fly through trees. - One of few birds that can turn it's head during flight. Field Guide ID & photo (click here) |
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