Airedale, West Yorkshire: Neck held straight, upright and officer-like, the drake appears dressed in close-fitted tweeds, a fine houndstooth of tan and grey I don’t know a bird book that has much to ...

The plumage of the male and female Gadwall differ. The males’ chest, shoulders and flanks are dyed dark grey and the most striking thing in their plumage is the deep black rump. Gadwall females are ...

One of the ‘dabbling ducks’ and a cousin of the very familiar wild Mallard Duck is the Gadwall which is described as ‘quiet, unobtrusive, and easily overlooked’. From its overall appearance, they are ...

Claim to fame: There are no surveys to prove it, but gadwalls could very well be the “most hunted” duck species in southwest Missouri. Mallards may get all the publicity, but gadwalls fly through this ...

Minnesota artists wishing to participate in the 2019 Minnesota Migratory Waterfowl Stamp contest better get their ducks in a row. The Department of Natural Resources is accepting entries from Aug.

Fall season laments the end of summer, but it’s a beautiful season with some lingering warmer days and fall colors. October and November are also great months for migrating waterfowl, which migrate ...

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The gadwall has no glam. Its nickname, the “gray duck,” is the definition of dull. But a close look at the subtly hued drake shows that he’s every bit as handsome—in an understated way—as any ...

Louisiana's duck hunters know the liberal seasons and limits they've enjoyed the last two decades are going to end at some point, but that time is not now. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on ...

Both male and female gadwalls have muted colors and patterns. The male has a grayish-brown body with rusty shoulders and a black beak. His contrasting black rump is the best identifying mark. Fall ...