For animal rescuer Tobi Kosanke, the time to act is now. The nation’s Muscovy ducks are about to land in the government’s “shoot to kill” zone, and the Texas farm owner is fighting the Feds to protect ...

DEAR JOAN: My husband and I found a Muscovy duck at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek yesterday. In researching it, I discovered its home is Mexico, Central and South America. What is it doing here ...

DEAR JOAN: On Dec. 8, my wife and I saw a Muscovy duck in the Larkey Park neighborhood. I know these are generally tropical birds, and this seemed an unusual sighting, as we’ve been here 20 years and ...

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Rub meat side of duck breasts with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. In a heavy skillet over high heat, sear breasts skin-side down until skin browns and ...