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This page showcases waterfowl of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.

Click on individual species links for photos and information.

Ducks

Ducks are common throughout the Chesapeake Bay including dabbling ducks, diving ducks, sea ducks, and others. The estuary provides for both resident and migratory birds.

Tree Ducks

wood duck

Dabbling Ducks

mallard

American black duck

northern pintail

green-wing teal

blue-wing teal

gadwall

American widgeon

northern shoveler

Diving Ducks

canvasback

redhead

greater scaup

lesser scaup

ring-necked duck

goldeneye

bufflehead

ruddy duck

Sea Ducks

surf scoter

long-tailed duck

common merganser

red-breasted merganser

hooded merganser

snow geese

Geese, Brant, and Swans

Several species of geese and swans are found in the Chesapeake Bay.

Atlantic brant

Canada goose

snow goose

tundra swan

Related Information

Waterfowl

Aquatic Birds

Birds of Prey

Birdwatching