Ring-necked Duck

All photos taken at Marymoor Park.  Uncredited photos by Michael Hobbs.  All rights reserved.

Ring-necked Ducks are the most commonly seen of the Aythya ducks, and are common winter residents, often lingering long into the spring.  Usually fewer than 10 individuals are seen, but groups of 10-20 are not uncommon. On 1997-12-18, Brian Bell counted 32.

The best place to look for them is on the ponds at Marymoor West (aka the Rowing Club), but they are also frequently seen in the slough and on the lake.

 


Two males and a female, with a female Bufflehead in the background, 2007-02-22

Male, 2007-03-05

Two males flanking a female, in slough, 2007-02-22.  Photo by Tom Mansfield.

Males, at the Rowing Club, 2007-12-13

Female in slough, 2008-02-14

Female, 2007-03-05

Note the wine-colored neck ring that gives this species its name.  Male, with Green-winged Teal, at the Rowing Club Pond.  Photographed by Ollie Oliver, 2008-03-11

2008-12-04

At the Rowing Club pond, 2009-01-22.  Photo by Ollie Oliver

At the Rowing Club pond, 2009-01-22.  Photo by Ollie Oliver

At the Rowing Club pond, 2009-01-29.  Photo by Scott Ramos.

At the Rowing Club pond, 2009-01-29.  Photo by Ollie Oliver