Redhead

Aythya americana

The Redhead breeds as far north as Alaska, but also is a year-round resident in California’s Central Valley. I found proof of breeding in San Diego when I photographed a hen with a brood of young behind her at Whelan Lake in Oceanside California.

More than most other ducks, Redheads will lay their eggs in other nests, usually other ducks. The practice is called brood parasitism. While other ducks are the usual victims of this practice, other bird species have been the recipients of these “gifts”.

Redhead - Aythya americana — **Redhead**
*(Aythya americana)*

**Description:**
Male at the San Dieguito Slough, Del Mar, California. San Diego County 2008-03-24.
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**Date Taken:** 2008:03:24 7:27

**Location:**

San Digito River
Del Mar, California
United States
9.84 ft above sea level

**Camera Information:**
NIKON D2X, 330 mm, f/5.6, 1/200

**File Name:** JCD3913RedHead

© 2008 - Jack Daynes - shadeTree Imaging

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*(Aythya americana)*

**Description:**
Male at the San Dieguito Slough, Del Mar, California. San Diego County 2008-03-24.
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**Date Taken:** 2008:03:24 7:27

**Location:**

San Digito River
Del Mar, California
United States
9.84 ft above sea level

**Camera Information:**
NIKON D2X, 330 mm, f/5.6, 1/200

**File Name:** JCD3913RedHead

© 2008 - Jack Daynes - shadeTree Imaging

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