Greetings All,
Bill Schmoker and I recently encountered Gadwall x Mallard and Gadwall x N Shoveler along the S. Platte River on Denver's north side. Gadwall hybrid's have as striking tendency to have a pale cheek/capped appearance. Furthermore, the cap often shows some of the bronzy purple iridescence shown by some adult male Gadwalls on their crowns. Sadly, neither lighting nor distance were ideal, but the photos are passable. I am sure that Bill got better photos than I. To see photos of these birds go to: http://www.flickr.com/photos/36088296@N08/ For other examples of these hybrids, take a peek at http://www.flickr.com/groups/hybridbirds/discuss/72157601790758543/ Good Birding Steven Mlodinow Longmont, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
