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    Pacific

    Harlequin Ducks

    Histronicus histronicus

     

    Are little ducks that weigh around 1 pound.They

    are one of few duck that spend there winter in the

    Coastal areas on rocky shores. And then Migrate

    inland to fast flowing streams to nest and raise there

    young.Soon after breeding the male return to the coast

    for the summer molt.After reaing her young the

    mother Harlequion returns the coast along with her young. To spend the winter. Harlequin ducks

    normaly do not breed untill they are at least 2 years of age.They may not raise any young there first or second try as there mountain River homes they breed in

    offer a lot chalanges.

    Here are some nesting sites that Harlequins seem to like.

     They can swim off the water right into the nest box

    they feel safe as it gives them a fast getaway  when they need it.

     

    To the right is our current male

    Harlequin he a 6 year old male.

    In Captive they will breed at 2 years of age but most likely at 3 years.

    Our male Harlequin name is Jasper

     

     

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    Here below is our hen she will be 3 years old this spring. Her name is June. First time hens

    laying have an average of 4-6 eggs. older hens

    can lay as many as 9 eggs in a clucth.

     

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    Here  is new pen for Harlequin ducks.

    Here are 2 male Harlequins swimming along.

    Here is a 4 year old pair of Harlequins having a relaxing day

    on the shore.

    This  group is wishing it was spring time!!

     Thsese 2 pair are glad spring made it!!!

    You can see in the photo how swollen the hen is she is in the proocess of egg laying in the spring time.

    Here is a male swimming looking for stone flies in the water.

    This pair is just got done splashing and having fun.

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