Publisher's Synopsis
If you want to learn more about ducks, specifically the ones we see in New York, then this is the book for you. Do you sometimes see a duck but are not sure which one it is? Do you bird watch or duck hunt and need a refresher on New York ducks? Whatever the reason, if you want to learn about the ducks we see in New York, this book will tell you what you want to know and much more.
Inside I will tell you a little about myself, my education, and my background in biology and hunting. Next, you will find a list and page number of all ducks that are native to or visit New York throughout the year. There is a personal section on my duck hunting experiences growing up. I think you will enjoy it. A section on how to identify ducks will tell you all you need to know on the subject. Lastly, the ducks you want to know about. For each duck, you will find descriptions on size, head and neck, eyes, bill, body, wingspan, wing feathers, tail, legs, and feet, sounds, habitat, diet, behavior, nesting, feeding habits, season found in New York, migration, interesting facts, similar species, and hunting.
There are multiple pictures of each duck from many angles, along with the descriptions. Never wonder again what duck you have seen after reading this book.
