Some of the many ducks we get. The mallard is the best known and possibly most abundant wild duck in the Northern Hemisphere as it is common in North America, Northern Central America, much of Europe, Asia, and America. In summer the mallard can be seen throughout Alaska and much of Canada and northern United States. Nesting takes place primarily in the prairie provinces of Canada.

Both sexes have bright orange feet and a purple-blue speculum (a bright blue rectangle of color) with both sides outlined in white at the hind end of the wing where it joins the body. It is easy to tell the males from the female mallards because the male mallards have grayish or brownish feathers, glossy green colored head, white collar around the neck, purple ***, and curly tall feathers. The male has very curly tail feathers. The smaller female is brown, black and white to help her blend in with the vegetation.