Duck ID PLease

[Maxman2]

Please let me know what kind of duck this is . As before we get a lot of Moscovies. But these are different. Thanks again n for the help with the Mexican Whistlers (Squealers?). Sorry about the resolution, its bad. ID may not be possible.

 

[Keith.303]

You got me on this one… if you don't mind I'll pass your pictures around some knowledgeable friends, maybe they'll kick something up.

 

[Maxman2]

You got me on this one… if you don't mind I'll pass your pictures around some knowledgeable friends, maybe they'll kick something up.

Thank you. Wish I had better pics, but grabbing the phone and holding the hound and the moving ducks.

 

[Fodderwing]

American Black duck, I believe.

The American Black Duck is a large dabbling duck native to eastern North America, recognizable by its dark brown body, pale gray-brown head, and distinctive iridescent purple speculum, and it faces population challenges mainly due to habitat loss and hybridization with Mallards.

 

[Maxman2]

American Black duck, I believe.

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The American Black Duck is a large dabbling duck native to eastern North America, recognizable by its dark brown body, pale gray-brown head, and distinctive iridescent purple speculum, and it faces population challenges mainly due to habitat loss and hybridization with Mallards.

I think that's it!. Congratulations. Thank you. What were they doing in my pond? I do have a decoy in the pond.
Folderwing you now have duck knowledge bragging rights.