Mallards are very common in Washington and can be spotted all year. They are recorded in 25% of summer and 34% of winter checklists submitted by bird watchers for the state. Mallards are large ducks, and … See more

American Wigeons can be seen in Washington all year, but they are more common during winter, from November to April. They appear in 2% of summer and 20% of winter checklists. American Wigeons ar… See more

Gadwalls are found all year in Washington. They occur in 8% of summer and 10% of winter checklists. Gadwalls are large dabbling ducks that stand out despite their understated coloring. Compared to other bright and … See more

Green-winged Teals are often seen in Washington during winter, from October to April, but some also hang around all year. They are recorded in 2% of summer and 11% of winter checklists. Green-winged Teals are s… See more