The other possibility is that these hybrids are coming from local
waterfowl breeders/collectors. It always intrigues me that no records
committee will accept a Lesser White-fronted Goose (for example), yet
ALL Tufted Duck sightings are accepted as wild birds.

Best in the New Year -

Bruce Whittington
Ladysmith, BC
mailto: fieldnat at pacificcoast.net