I found a Drake Eurasian Wigeon this morning in Long Marsh Bay (Access #7 - unmarked) at Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge. The bird was in fairly high breeding plumage. It had a nicely-colored "rufous " head, a "buffy" crown stripe, black rump, light gray flanks and back, a "bright white" wing patch, and a green speculum. It was in the company of 67 American Wigeon, 11 Northern Pintails, and a pair of Ring-necked Ducks. Wear some "orange" if you go out there as Duck Hunting season is underway.
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