canvasbacks ducks (IMAGE)

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canvasbacks ducks

Caption

Researchers say not all early nesting waterfowl are struggling. Early nesting ducks that don’t nest in cropland, diving ducks such as canvasbacks (shown), nest over water and are not likely to be impacted by what could be a growing problem.

Credit

Delta Waterfowl

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