Release! American Wigeon

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Last month, this American Wigeon was found on bustling Pico Boulevard in Los Angeles — hardly a suitable habitat for a dabbling duck.

After several weeks in care, we released this wigeon at El Dorado Regional Park in nearby Long Beach. Volunteer photographer Bill Steinkamp was on hand to film the big day.

Related: Patient of the week: American Wigeon

American Wigeon profile on AllAboutBirds.org

Photos and video by Bill Steinkamp

Wigeon, Female IMG_6506-L