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Waterfowl Hunting in Delacroix Island in Southeast Louisiana

Duck ID. Warning, bad pic

Hey guys, years ago (before I knew foreign ducks as well as I do now) I killed a duck that I was unsure what it was. This duck resembled a larger version of a bufflehead but I knew it wasn't. I distinctly remember the bill resembling a snow goose's bill but itwas all black and felt thicker than other ducks iv killed. For the most part the duck didnt have any color mostly black gray and white. For years I wondered what kind of duck this was but thought I'd never know. Recently while going through some old pics I came across some pice of this exact hunt. I looked and looked and figured the duck was either left out of the pic or burriedunder others. Well, I might be wrong. I found a duck seperated from the others which were in a pile. This makes sence it was there because a few people looked at it trying to make an id. Now im not sure if this even is the same duck im talking about but heres why I think it is. The duck obviously is a diver. It has little color and it has yellow'ish' feet. (like a hooded mergansers). This drastically reduces the posibilaties of what it could be to a scooter, hoodie, harlequin, or goldeneye. Judging by the foot color in the pic being yellow. This eliminates the bufflehead. I know it wasnt a Hoodie because of the bill so this relly brings me to believe it was a goldeneye hen or juvenille drake. Only problem is im as far south east in louisiana as you can go. We never see them down here and I only known one person who has actually killed one. Im posting up a pic but Im warning you, the pic is bad. Its a pic of a pic and you cant see the bill at all but maby someone who kills them frequently can spot something and help me make an Id Or someone with some computer knowledge can lighten it up and help me out.
March 19, 2012 at 1:49am
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bayoubob Profile Photo
Posted March 19, 2012 at 1:04pm
Best Guess

Best guess on this one would be a common goldeneye hen. The hens are basically black/white/grey with brownish head and have a thick bill as you described. It's been a long time, but I have bagged a couple drakes and a couple of hens in SE Louisiana marsh over the years.

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Posted March 19, 2012 at 11:07pm
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Darryl, I hunt in Dularge, South of Houma. About 3 years ago I shot a bird that I couldn't identify. Internet pics, Game Warden & State biologist confirmed an immature goldeneye. They can absolutely get to Delacroix.

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    Darrel From Meraux Profile Photo
    Posted March 19, 2012 at 11:13pm
    goldeneye

    Im pretty much hearing immature goldeneye across the board on other forums. Thats great because it's my first. just wish I would have taken some better pics. Thanks alot for yall's help!

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    BIRD DOG Profile Photo
    Posted March 19, 2012 at 11:23pm
    duck id

    Ive killed two drakes and several hens over the years on the Northshore.The two drakes were beautiful and I mounted them both,the hens were brown and look nothing like the pic.Obviously the pic is terrible but hen is out,from what you described Id say juevinile drake like most everyone else is saying.They are bigger than do gris's(like the one next to it in pic)but being juevinile Im sure thats why.

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