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The Huntington Botanical gardens and Lake Balboa. Some identification help needed. (1 Viewer)

OrnithologyDevotee

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Today I spent around two hours exploring the Huntington and doing some birding. I found Anna Hummingbirds, Allens Hummingbirds, A flock of Turkey Vultures (lifer), and a small flock of Red-Whiskered Bulbul (lifer)! I read an article about someone else birding at the Huntington a few days back and was really hoping to see Red-Whiskered Bulbuls. Very happy to get two lifers at The Huntington! Sorry for the lack of photos. I haven't invested in a good camera yet.

I also took a quick trip to Lake Balboa. I found some Mallards, American Coots (the feet are very cool) , Pigeons and a few more ducks I need some help identifying. I used my phone to get a few photos and videos.
IMG_2358.jpegThis is a nice photo that shows the American Coots interesting feet very well.

IMG_2360.jpegI found this weird white duck. I think it may be an escaped domesticated duck. Any ideas?
IMG_2363.jpegI also found this weird looking duck. I haven't seen this type before. What is it?
IMG_2362.jpegThe duck in the middle of the American Coots and the unidentified gray duck looks odd. I don't know what it is.

What are the ducks with the white on top of their heads? They look very cool.

Let me know if you have any ideas!
 
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The ducks with white on the tops of their heads in the video are American Wigeons. All of the other unidentified ducks are domestic-type Mallards.
Thank you! I've never seen a white domestic mallard before! Thank you for the identification help! I'm not experienced with ducks and their allies.
 

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