Waterfowl - Sauvagin

Waterfowl is a general term used for birds commonly known as ducks, geese and swans. Waterfowl have worldwide distribution and contain flightless species as well as others capable of long migrations.  In late summer as many as 80-100 million waterfowl are found in North America. 

Did you know ??

• Some ducks can close one eye and put half their brain to sleep 

• A group of geese is called a “skein” in flight, a “gaggle” on the ground and a “flock” anywhere. 

• A group of swans is called a bevy!  

• Mergansers  have serrated edges to their bills to help them grip their prey. As a result they are often known as “sawbills”.