I observed five ducks (four normal mallards, and a larger melanistic form) in the western end of Lake Logan on Sunday morning, October 30).  The dark duck had a dark purple speculum, black body, and the bills had a narrow yellow base, mostly black , and a white band near the tip.  Pictures are in Facebook, Ohio Bird Photography.
Bob Hikida

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