Birds, Wildlife, and Photography

The Birds of Spring — Part III

Along the major bird migratory path of the Mississippi Flyway, April is the busiest bird migration month in the north country

Northern shoveler male prepares for a landing. Photo by the author.

Northern Shoveler

Americans call this bird the northern shoveler, while Britons call it the shoveller. This duck breeds in northern Europe and in much of North America.