The gadwall has no glam. Its nickname, the “gray duck,” is the definition of dull. But a close look at the subtly hued drake shows that he’s every bit as handsome—in an understated way—as any ...

One of the ‘dabbling ducks’ and a cousin of the very familiar wild Mallard Duck is the Gadwall which is described as ‘quiet, unobtrusive, and easily overlooked’. From its overall appearance, they are ...