In a group of 15 or so ducks at the pond only one of them appeared to be an adult male, which seemed strange. But then I have heard that during late summer males tend to lose their brighter coloured feathers only to get them back via a moult, in fall. So, is this really the only male or are some of the duller looking birds just males, in their quiet plumage, waiting to regain their more colourful look in a few weeks?
@joysabin I didn’t know either. Apparently they get duller looking during the later summer then moult and get brighter again in the fall.
I’ll have to observe more and pay more attention before I can confirm for myself.
I’ll have to observe more and pay more attention before I can confirm for myself.