so we were excited to be able to include them in the annual bird count. Unlike the mergansers, they mostly eat aquatic vegetation rather than fish. A couple of Ruddy Ducks were also sharing the pond ...

The count began on Christmas Day in 1900, led by Frank Chapman of the Audubon ... contributing to milestones such as the Migratory Bird Treaty. Today, the count spans all 50 U.S. states and over 20 ...