To the waterfowl enthusiast, the canvasback duck channels a swagger reminiscent of Elvis Presley, and not just because people in the music world called him “the king.” Challenging on the wing, widely ...

One of the larger, more visually appealing ducks to visit Orange County this time of year also happens to be one of the more difficult to find: the canvasback. This migratory winter visitor does ...

I have oftentimes attempted to imagine what it would have been like to be an early 19th century explorer from Europe who had the opportunity to provide names to animals for the first time. Sometimes, ...

These three handsome male canvasback ducks swimming in the bay off Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge were photographed after the new year by lucky Charlie Bruggemann. We don’t get to see these big ...

While canvasback ducks climb to record levels, another popular species – scaup – continues to hit rock bottom. Minnesota duck hunters will be able to shoot two canvasbacks – considered the “king of ...

The sound spoke as clearly as the sight that almost immediately followed. It was a low rumble behind us that in a heartbeat became a tearing roar as the birds passed maybe 20 yards overhead, braking ...

Here’s the Central Texas bird forecast for the month, courtesy of Travis Audubon. Learn more about Central Texas birds and bird-related events for all ages at travisaudubon.org or by calling ...

ANNAPOLIS — Maryland has a state bird, fish, reptile, fossil shell and dinosaur. Now state Sen. Robert Cassilly is looking to add a duck to the list. The Harford County Republican is pushing to make ...