Can anyone tell what kind of ducks these are? Tonight I had my back turned to the water for a moment and heard this weird sound, almost like a buzzing (thinking, “”Huh? It is way too cold for a bee or something…”) when I turned and it was a group of ducks flying kind of close to me. They were small, fast, and look black and white. Their beak looks dark as well. I have never seen them before, and would love to know what they are. They kept circling; I think they wanted to land where I was standing with the Juni, the dog. Thank you in advance for your help!
ArtBea 
They look like Canadian Geese?
Yes, the colors are the same. But these guys are really little and whistle-y and swoopy. I’d say at least a 3rd of the size of a goose. I am going to do a side by side comparison photo. 😉
I did not know! I would love to see! :>
I found out what they are! I am working on the post. A Lesser Scaup! WoW! Who knew?
SHOW US : )
I am furiously typing as we speak! wheeeee!
I know , he’s a cutie : >
On first glance I think they look like Canadian geese as well. Hard to tell scale, but at some point if they fly in a “V” formation, that would confirm it!
Thank you for your help. These are little small ducks. We have millions of Canadian Geese here. These ducks do have similar coloring. I have never seen them at least flying around, kind of like how sandpipers fly, swooping and twisting. They were making kind of a whistling sound. I will do a comparison photo. Thanks again!