The photo of the single drake American Wigeon has languished in my blog queue since 8 April 2021. This image shows an uncommon plumage variation in this species. Normally male wigeons have speckled gray cheeks, as do the ones in the second image. Ducks with white cheeks, such as this one, are highly prized by hunters, who often call them “Storm Wigeons.” I did not get around to taking a wigeon shot until 14 January 2022. Erika and I found all of these birds at the Billy Frank Jr National Wildlife Refuge.
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