Mottled ducks are found in the southeastern US and resemble female mallards with bright yellow bills.   These birds were in Freedom Lake Park (a small city park) near Tampa, Florida, and at Estero Lagoon near Fort Meyers.

• Canon 1D Mk. II or 1D3, 500 mm IS lens and 2X converter or 800 mm IS lens + 1.4X converter, fill-in flash (2005, 2008)