What kind of duck is this?

[GARY]

Grew up on the coast and avid outdoorsman.....never killed a duck (never actually duck hunted, past one time drive by ponds on Duanes Eagle Lake palace). I wanna learn and take my boys (here in Alberta and upon my return to Texas). Beautiful birds...

[Swampa]

I have wanted to kill one for a long time. Dang!!

They come in droves at eye level on the coast. We used to smoke em at POC

[Draco]

Yes, redheads generally fly faster and somewhat erratic, have a quicker wing beat, and commonly fly right above the water when coming in. Cans typically keep a constant group and are a larger bird

Thanks, I was just wondering.

[Bobcat]

Agree, Redhead. These are classic diver ducks, and all that comes with that. Decoys easily. It's a smaller duck, but that's hard to tell lwithout a Canvasback to see the difference.

The Canvasback will stick out like a sore thumb if you ever saw one. Even at a distance, when the sun hits them they reflect stark white from the back. Find a place with Cans sometime and go see them. They'll make an impression.