Duck ID in NJ (1 Viewer)

[ShlundoKyogre]

I was birding at a reservior near me and came across a large group of ducks. Using some of the duck identification I know I was able to spot a Bufflehead, Female Ruddy Duck, and what looks to be a Canvasback. I have also seen that there is Scaup's in this photo. Can someone please confirm these IDs for me and find if the Scaup in this photo is a Greater or Lesser? I know you can tell with the shape of the head, but I am no expert when it comes to waterbirds. Thank you for any help as it is much appreciated.

Best,
Shlundo

 

[Butty]

Best to give the name of the location, state name in full, and the country. And date.
All confirmed. I see several classic lesser scaup head-shapes and no obvious greater scaups.

 

[ShlundoKyogre]

Thanks, this place is in USA and is at a recreational park here in NJ called Round Valley Reservation in February.

 

[rkj]

Hi ShlundoKyogre,
This is an international forum and what seems obvious to Americans may not be so to others. You and I know that NJ is New Jersey, but some on this forum will not. It is best to spell out the state name completely. I think you are safe enough with USA though. Cheers.

 

[Joern Lehmhus]

agree on 1 blurry female ruddy duck, 1 male Canvasback, 1 male Bufflehead and several scaups (which all seem to be Lesser) , as said already

 

[ShlundoKyogre]

Also could the Canvasback be a hybrid Redhead to Canvasback as I did not see if it had the Canvasback's black bill as it had it's head tucked in. Is it's back to white to be a redhead or a hybrid? Thanks, Shlundo

 

[Butty]

As it looks like a canvasback, and that would presumably be gigantically more likely than it being a hybrid... why worry?

 

[ShlundoKyogre]

Thanks for your advice on birding for these ducks and the IDs everyone on this thread provided. Have a great rest of your day!

Happy Birding!
Shlundo