Harlequin Duck at Port Hope, Ontario

Male Harlequin Duck in advanced first winter plumage swims and feeds at the mouth of the river in Port Hope. 2 January 2020

 

VIDEO: Harlequin Duck swims, feeds and preens on river at Port Hope

The Harlequin Duck often rests on the river bank with Mallards. Port Hope on 2 January 2020.

 

Speckled white on blue feathers are an indication of age as in first winter plumage. Port Hope on 2 January 2020.