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Bufflehead Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 4 beach

I'd like to thank @kirasabin.art on Instagram for introducing me and many other people on this app to the federal duck stamp competition!

Understand am british so cannot enter, however this year's "contestants" were just so lovely not to doodle. I may turn these into stickers at some point :)

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zack & cloud🩵💛

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Ferdinand von Wright (Finnish, 1822–1906), "Smews"

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King Eider (Somateria spectabilis)

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Mallard Detail

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the pied-billed grebe is a small, stocky waterbird found throughout both north & south america, dwelling primarily in ponds and marshy habitats. their dark brown coloration allows them to often blend in to the reeds in their habitats. unlike many other waterbirds, they do not have webbed feet; however, they do have ‘lobes’ that extend off the side of the feet and help them paddle. they rarely fly; when threatened, they will often dive below water. they are known to be shy and reclusive in nature. baby grebes do not swim well, but stay afloat by being carried on both parents’ backs. sometimes, parents will even dive underwater with the chicks on their backs. they mainly feed on invertebrates and crustaceans; their sharp beaks allow them to easily extract meat from the shells of crayfish and other prey.