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Category Archives: Waterfowl

Canada Goose

Posted on July 17, 2011 by mdwildlife

Canada Goose (Branta canadensis). Probably one of the more recognizable species in the United States. They honk. They fly. They poop. They’re Geese. … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Waterfowl | Tagged black, geese, gray

American Coot

Posted on July 17, 2011 by mdwildlife

The American Coot (Felica americana) is a fairly recognizable water bird more popular in the northern midwest. Maryland is not a breeding range for the Coot, typically, but it can be found along the Maryland shore year-round. The Coot has … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Waterfowl | Tagged black, coot, red

Green Heron

Posted on October 24, 2010 by mdwildlife

The Green Heron (Butorides virescens) is a small member of the heron family. It has much shorter legs than some of the other waterfowl you will see in Maryland, like egrets and the Great Blue Heron. The Green Heron is … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Waterfowl | Tagged green, heron, red

Great Egret

Posted on October 23, 2010 by mdwildlife
Great Egret head

The Great Egret (Ardea alba) is a tall, white, wading bird very common in the state of Maryland. On the scale of commonality, I would have to rank this one right up there with the Great Blue Heron. It’s like, … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Waterfowl | Tagged egret, green, white

Great Blue Heron

Posted on October 23, 2010 by mdwildlife

The Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) is a tall wading bird extremely common in the state of Maryland. Great Blue Heron can be found anywhere, across the state. While coastlines of large bodies of water are an obvious choice, you could … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Waterfowl | Tagged blue, heron

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