I saw a female duck mostly light with a stipe from its beak to the back of its head. It was with a baby on the Hudson River. The male who would occasionally stay with it when it was on land was a Mallard. I am told this is a manky mallard. My understanding is this happens when a wild mallard mates with a farm duck. (If I am wrong let me know). It is a variation of a mallard.
I did not see the mother and chick last weekend, but may check this weekend to see if they are still around. They may have moved with the tide to another area, or possibly a predator got the baby. With all the hawks, eagles, and turtles around it is always a danger.
There are new things to discover if you just go out and search for them. Have a great rest of your weekend!
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