
Ruddy Duck
An extremely unique waterbird for the BC Bird Trail. Smaller and stockier than a Mallard. Notable for their long, stiff tails that they often hold upright. Females are a somewhat drab brown, but males have a white patch on the cheek, richer chestnut colouring elsewhere, and an incredible light blue bill during breeding season!
All year, but less in summer.
Lakes and Ponds are the best spots to see them. Look for a smallish duck with an upright tail.
Occasionally spotted on the coast, you can most often find the Ruddy Duck in the interior of British Columbia. The best locations include the Columbia Valley Bird Trail along with the Prince George, Kelowna, Vernon, Shuswap and Nelson and Kootenay Lake outposts.
Find the Ruddy Duck on the bird trail
Squamish
Harrison River Valley
Kelowna
Kelowna is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded tm̓xʷúlaʔxʷ (land) of the syilx/Okanagan people who have resided here since time immemorial.Columbia Valley
The traditional territory of the Ktunaxa and Secwepemc people.or jump right to an itinerary...
Golden Kimberley Cranbrook Radium Hot Springs and Invermere-PanoramaFraser Valley
The traditional territories of the Sts’ailes, Seabird Island, Sq’ewá:lxw, Cheam, Douglas, Leq’a:mel, Samahquam, Sq’ewlets, Skatin and Stó:lō Coast Salish Peoples, as well as the Katzie, Kwantlen, Matsqui, Semiahmoo, Semá:th, and Mathxwí First Nations.Delta
Central Vancouver Island
The traditional land of the Coast Salish people including the Quw’utsun, Halalt, Stz’uminus, Snuneymuxw, Snaw-naw-as, K’ómoks, and Qualicum First NationsThe Okanagan
This trail exists upon the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Syilx (Okanagan) Band, Osoyoos Indian Band and their people. Travel consciously and respectfully.or jump right to an itinerary...
Kelowna:A Bird Trail Outpost Osoyoos:
A Bird Trail Outpost Vernon:
A Bird Trail Outpost