Canvasback

Canvasbacks are often confused with redhead ducks, even by an expert bird guide. However, they are quite easy to distinguish if the bird guide knows to look for their dissimilar physical characteristics. Both the birds are found in the same geographical range, but the canvasbacks are quite a lot larger than redheads. Canvasbacks have a sloping profile and a sharp bills, while redheads look more like a duck with their blue or grey-coloured bills and round heads. The males of the canvasback species have a bright-coloured chest and belly, while redhead males have a gray-coloured chest and belly.

Redhead & The Camera Store Sony Presentation Kudos

The Camera Store, in partnership with Sony Alpha Canada, was happy to host talented bird and nature photographer and educator, Chris Dodds for the virtual presentation, ​Bird & NaturePhotography with Sony Mirrorless Cameras​. As soon as the presentation started, the virtual chat was filling with excited and gracious messages. People from across Canada attended just to see Chris! With stories and photographs from coast to coast, he quickly made the audience feel connected, a tough feat during virtual events. Chris beautifully integrated the technical aspects of Sony Mirrorless Cameras while keeping the audience engaged and entertained with his stunning bird photography. It is easy to see why his workshops are so coveted. He has an amazing ability to make photographers of all photographic backgrounds feel talented, understood and excited to photograph! Chris encouraged everyone to ask questions and addressed them thoughtfully and honestly. He then made sure to stay late to make sure every single question was answered and every comment was acknowledged before the night was over. Thank you again, Chris, for presenting an amazing virtual event!

- Ryley Smith The Camera Store