The Îles de Contrecoeur NWA is the largest nesting site for gadwalls in Québec. The gadwall is 46 to 57 cm long, with a wingspan or 84 cm, and weighing 500 to 1250 g. They live for up to 19 years.
The American Wigeon also found at the Îles de Contrecoeur NWA. It is 45 to 58 cm long, with a wingspan of 84 cm, and weighing 500 to 1300 g. They live for up to 21 years.
This photo has mostly American Wigeons and a few mallards.
We are 5492 km from Tofino!
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