Date: January 26, 2020
Location: Myakka River State Park, Sarasota, Florida
GPS Co-ordinates: 27.218319, -82.317066
Habitat: Wetland areas with slow moving water
Weather/Conditions: Sunny and warm
First Sighting: January 26, 2020
Bird’s Actions: Preening and feeding
Bird’s Appearance: Adult duck, white with orange bill, legs and feet. 8 to 11 pounds
My Actions: Observe and admire
Remarks: Pekin ducks aka Domestic ducks. Used for eggs and meat. Bred from the Mallard duck in China and brought to the US in 1873. Pekin ducks eat larvae and pupae found under rocks, aquatic animals, plants, seeds, fish, snails and crabs.