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UBCO Duck Pond
[edit]The Duck Pond at the University of British Columbia Okanagan[1] is a common area for students to enjoy nature, as this common space is occupied by many organisms of all sorts. The Duck Pond is located behind the EME (Engineering, Management, and Education) building on campus.
Autumn | Winter | Spring |
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9 | 2 | 7 |
This data shows how many ducks have been spotted on a daily average at the pond.
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The Species of ducks in Kelowna[3], BC, come in variety of colors which can help indicate their species. The Bufflehead Male duck[4] is a great example, as it has a unique white and black pattern on it's head. Whereas the females are lacking in the colors. This duck is the smallest of the ducks here in Kelowna, yet they have the most impressive diving skills.
Food for the Ducks
[edit]Ducks in this region often eat small insects, small species of fish, and many other micro-organisms and biofilm[5]. This diet keeps the ducks healthy and ready for migration south in the colder winters.
- ^ "University of British Columbia", Wikipedia, 2023-01-08, retrieved 2023-01-17
- ^ "Okanagan", Wikipedia, 2022-09-26, retrieved 2023-01-17
- ^ "Kelowna", Wikipedia, 2022-12-29, retrieved 2023-01-17
- ^ lakecountry (2018-01-26). "The Birds of Winter: Ducks that dive". Lake Country Museum & Archives. Retrieved 2023-01-17.
- ^ "Biofilm", Wikipedia, 2022-12-22, retrieved 2023-01-17