[TN-Bird] Leucistic molting pattern in a Mallard Duck

Oct. 23, 2008
Ensley Bottoms
Shelby Co, TN
 
I've been following a leucistic male Mallard for a few years that hatched  
here at Ensley Bottoms. In the original brood there were eight young  of normal 
coloration plus a pair of leucistic birds. As they matured over  the years 
returning to the area, I was able to tell that there was a female and  a male 
but 
the female disappeared after two years. The male continues to be seen  and 
this year, I was able to photograph the bird as it molted from eclipse to  
breeding plumage. There are other photos on the page of this bird's breeding  
plumage but thought some would be interested in seeing the bird going through  
this 
change. There are two photos starting at the page below.
 
Try: _http://www.pbase.com/ol_coot/image/104931821_ 
(http://www.pbase.com/ol_coot/image/104931821)  
 
Good Birding  !!!
Jeff R. Wilson / TLBA
6300 Memphis-Arlington Road
Bartlett, TN  38135
http://www.pbase.com/ol_coot/
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