The Gadwall is a large dabbling duck appreciated for its understated elegance — the male's finely vermiculated gray body and black rump are beautiful up close. It is highly adaptable, nesting in prairie potholes, coastal marshes, and city park ponds. It often steals aquatic plants from diving ducks and coots.
Best time to see a Gadwall
The best time to see a Gadwall is October–February, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 51,758 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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