Affectionately named Trevor, this duck moves between Burnaby Lake and Deer Lake, both located in suburban Vancouver.
Mandarin Patinkin or Hot Duck in Central Park.
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Trevor isn’t the only Mandarin duck to make a splash.
“Trevor” at Burnaby Lake (Photo:Stock Photosfrom James Chen/Shutterstock)
In 2018, another male Mandarin made a name for himself when he was spotted in Central Park.
This caused the bird to also get the nickname Hot Duck.
Bird lovers watched his every movement as he also visited Brooklyn and New Jersey.
Mandarin Patinkin or “Hot Duck” in Central Park. (Photo:Stock Photosfrom Jay Gao/Shutterstock)
His last sighting was in March 2019.
While the enthusiasm for these exotic Mandarins is understandable, there is another side to consider.
These animals are not native and are most likely escaped domestic pets.
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This is particularly true of the Central Park duck, which had a band.
The danger with this is that these non-native species can sometimes become invasive.
This is why there are strict controls on the ownership and release of exotic animals.
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In 2018, New York went wild when a Mandarin was found in Central Park.
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