Wigeon ? (1 Viewer)

Mike Tom · Nov 15, 2017

When I was at Rutland Water last week there was mention of American Wigeon being n the water. I have read that the male is quite easy to note by its white head stripe and green cheek.The females look almost identical between a wigeon and an American one. Of these pictures are they all Wigeon, which is how they look to me, or are there any Americans ?

Thank you.

Steve Lister · Nov 15, 2017

Apart from the odd Tufted Duck all those look like ordinary Eurasian Wigeon.

The drake American Wigeon is regularly in front of Lapwing Hide. on the South Arm 3 section of the main reservoir.

Steve

AllanM · Nov 15, 2017

Isn't that a teal in the middle of 3?

Mike Tom · Nov 15, 2017

Steve Lister said:
Apart from the odd Tufted Duck all those look like ordinary Eurasian Wigeon.

The drake American Wigeon is regularly in front of Lapwing Hide. on the South Arm 3 section of the main reservoir.

Steve

Thanks Steve, I may be there on Friday so I will have a look.

Joern Lehmhus · Nov 17, 2017

Archerboy61 said:
Isn't that a teal in the middle of 3?

yes, well spotted

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