Diving ducks, on the other hand, do as their name suggests, diving from 10 to 30 feet deep as they forage for clams, mussels, crayfish, crabs, and deeply submerged vegetation.

Wild ducks are arriving from breeding grounds in the prairie potholes of the Great Plains to spend the winter on our ponds, lakes and marshes. Lucky for them, ours aren't blanketed in ice during ...

The bluebill duck is also one of the most popular diving ducks. pursued by hunters due to their nationwide distribution. Although they don’t garner the same respect as the coveted drake mallard.

From diving ducks to sea ducks to dabbling ducks, over 30 species of duck have been observed across the Commonwealth. WRIC ...

Diving ducks have different table preferences. As the name implies, these ducks dive beneath the water’s surface in search of food. Because of this approach, diving ducks can reach food sources in ...

This unique diving duck has a small body and a relatively large head. The males are colorful and vibrant, with iridescent heads that appear black, purple, or green depending on the light.

With how many species of this familiar waterfowl live in or migrate through the state, you could say Virginia is for duck lovers. From diving ducks to sea ducks to dabbling ducks, over 30 species o… ...