Four great crested grebes, six mallards and five tufted ducks were feeding on the aquatic creatures which had already colonised the water.
Dabbling ducks feed on the surface of water or on land, or as deep as they can reach by up-ending without completely submerging.
Dabbling ducks characteristically feed on the surface of the water or by upending, and rarely dive except when young or unable to fly.
The habitat is still freshwater lakes or reservoirs, with plentiful vegetation, where this duck feeds on seeds and other plant food.
A whole, meaty duck from New Hop Kwan, weighing about three and a third pounds, will feed four or six people.
This duck feeds on vegetation by grazing or dabbling and to a lesser extent on small fish, invertebrates, and seeds.
The duck feeds underwater by sifting mud with its bill.
Kahlan sat the children down," With a bandaged hand, she pointed off to her left, "around that side over there, and fed them the duck.
Cornfields and rice paddies are also common hunting grounds, since geese and ducks often feed on the grain that remains in the field after harvest.
These ducks mainly feed on seeds,roots and leaves of aquatic plants.