Bird of the week: bufflehead
About: A small, cute duck. Males are white with black backs and partial hoods, while females are gray-brown with a white spot on their cheeks.
Where to find this bird: It frequents the river during migration.
When to find this bird: Mid-October–January and March–May, with some birds hanging around through February.
Fun fact: Its small size helps it breed in small nesting cavities in the boreal forests, which are usually excavated by northern flickers.