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Call Duck at Phairs Pond
Chris Takacs and Denise Farrell reported a white domestic duck at Phairs Pond today. I photographed it (above) and described it to Marsh Warden Emeritus Stiles Thomas, who ventured to say it was a Call Duck.
I think he's right. (Thanks, Chris, Denise and Stiles!)
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Are there any more photos? It looks like a white “sport” Wood Duck or Mandarin Duck on my screen.
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Was still there today. Never seen one of these at the CF before!
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Are there any more photos? It looks like a white “sport” Wood Duck or Mandarin Duck on my screen.
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Was still there today. Never seen one of these at the CF before!