Lesser Scaup - Female

Female Lesser Scaup taken at Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden on January 9th.

Lesser Scaup

A couple of male Lesser Scaup. The one in the lower image has more mottled breast and rump feathers. I'm not sure if it is winter plumage or a immature male. Based on some information on Cornell's site, it may be a non-breading male.

Lesser Scaup

This female Lesser Scaup is another duck I have never seen before. I got some pictures of a male too, but none turned out quite as nice as this one. I'll post one of the male soon.