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Northern Pintail drake with American Black ducks, as seen across the marsh on Hermit Island, Phippsburg Maine, February 2012 Marsh grass f...

American Black Ducks in snow, Phippsburg Maine January 2012 FLYday is an homage to what our feathered friends do best, fly.

Mallard drake ( Anas platyrhynchos ) , Phippsburg Maine    Mallard hen, Phippsburg Maine Note her mottled breast feathers and orange and b...

American Black ducks take flight in snow, Phippsburg Maine FLYday is an homage to what our feathered friends do best, fly.

E very year, the first really cold days of winter seem too soon. I always think, "I'm not ready," as if  there could possibly...