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I don't find any of the diving ducks to be particularly palatable. I have tried everyone of them that are around western Washington specifically the Dugualla Bay area of Whidbey Island.
They are actually eating clams and snails, not barnacles. They are definitely stronger tasting than mallards and widgeon. If you are on the fence about liking duck, you will not like them in all likelihood.Here is a photo of the gizzard contents from a White-winged Scoter (yours sounds like Surf Scoter as mentioned if the white is on the back of the head) I got yesterday. The one last week just had soft stuff in it though.We eat them ground up and made into Salsbury Steak, spices and gravy do wonders.
Quote from: lokidog on November 29, 2014, 03:45:30 PMThey are actually eating clams and snails, not barnacles. They are definitely stronger tasting than mallards and widgeon. If you are on the fence about liking duck, you will not like them in all likelihood.Here is a photo of the gizzard contents from a White-winged Scoter (yours sounds like Surf Scoter as mentioned if the white is on the back of the head) I got yesterday. The one last week just had soft stuff in it though.We eat them ground up and made into Salsbury Steak, spices and gravy do wonders. Oh a 2 for 1...little necks with your duck
Oops, forgot the size reference, that black rock is about 1/2 inch across.