This beautiful pair was feeding in Delta Ponds. The vegetation in the foreground is invasive, but they seem to find something there to eat. The American Widgeons seem to show up around here this time of year.

Interesting Facts About American Widgeons from http://identify.whatbird.com/obj/94/overview/American_Wigeon.aspx -

1. The American Wigeon was formerly known as "Baldpate" because the white stripe on their crown resembles a bald man's head.
2. Their diet has a higher proportion of plant matter than the diet of any other dabbling duck.
3. Their short bill enables them to exert more force at the bill tip than other dabbling ducks, thus permitting efficient dislodging and plucking of vegetation.
4. A group of ducks has many collective nouns, including a "brace", "flush", "paddling", "raft", and "team" of ducks.