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flag A record 660 ruddy ducks visited New York’s Basic Creek Reservoir in October 2025, making it a key stopover for migrating waterfowl.

flag Basic Creek Reservoir in Westerlo, New York, has drawn hundreds of ruddy ducks this fall, with up to 660 observed in October 2025—far exceeding typical sightings in the Capital Region. flag The shallow, 8.8-foot-deep reservoir, owned by the Albany Department of Water and requiring a permit for access, has become a key stopover for migrating ruddy ducks and other diving ducks like ring-necked ducks and goldeneyes. flag Known for their reddish bodies and blue bills in breeding plumage, the ducks feed on aquatic plants and invertebrates, often seen in large rafts swimming or diving to avoid predators. flag The site has also attracted rare sightings, including a brant goose, highlighting its growing importance for waterfowl observation.

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