Leucistic Ruddy Duck at Jonas Green Park

The weatherman called for rain and sleet this morning, but the Sun was still shining at 8:00, so I went to Jonas Green Park.

The ice was still thick on the ground, so I stayed mostly on the bridge, which was clear of ice. In truth, there wasn’t much to see but Ruddys and a few Canvasbacks and a Warbler who posed briefly. The leucistic Ruddy was a nice break in the monotony.

Jonas Green 13

The view from Jonas Green Park, looking NW on the Severn River.

Song Sparrow 126

This Song Sparrow was foraging on the ground.

Bufflehead 187

Buffleheads were also in the mix.

Lesser Scaup 192

There were a few Lesser Scaup on the river.

Yellow Rumped Warbler 201

Yellow Rumped Warbler 200

It’s been a while since I’ve seen a Yellow Rumped Warbler.

Ruddy Duck 98 Ruddy Duck 97

Ruddy Duck 99

Leucism /ˈljsɪzəm/[1] is a condition in which there is partial loss of pigmentation in an animal resulting in white, pale, or patchy coloration of the skin, hair, feathers, scales or cuticle, but not the eyes.[2]Unlike albinism, it is caused by a reduction in multiple types of pigment, not just melanin.

 

 

One thought on “Leucistic Ruddy Duck at Jonas Green Park

  1. NoT only beautiful birds, but new vocabulary word too. Great. Thanks to both!!!

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