Thursday, February 15, 2024

February 15, 2024

We are a family of Torrent Ducks
So named for where we like to hang out
We eat insect larvae
On fast-moving streams
We compete for food with introduced trout.

This week I am featuring birds from our trip to Ecuador to get you psyched up for mine and David's free presentation to Space Coast Audubon on Friday, February 16. Go here for details and to RSVP: https://www.meetup.com/space-coast-audubon-meetup/events/298994284/

Location: Cosanga, Ecuador

Sources: https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Merganetta_armata/

Photo and text © 2024 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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