Drake, San Joaquin Marsh, Orange Co., 1-08. © John  C. Avise.

Northern Shoveler

Anas clypeata

Anseriformes; Anatidae

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Drake, eclipse plumage, San Joaquin Marsh, Orange Co., 11-07. © John  C. Avise.


Hen, San Joaquin Marsh, Orange Co., 12-06. © John  C. Avise.


Feeding group, San Joaquin Marsh, Orange Co., 1-07. © John  C. Avise.


Drake, eclipse plumage, San Joaquin Marsh, Orange Co., 11-07. © John  C. Avise.

Hen, San Joaquin Marsh, Orange Co., 1-08. © John  C. Avise.
Drake, San Joaquin Marsh, Orange Co., 1-08. © John  C. Avise.

Pair, San Joaquin Marsh, Orange Co., 1-08. © John  C. Avise.