While out walking my dog today I saw this bird that I had seen on 2 previous occasions, luckily I had my camera with me, I didnt know the species but on returning home started searching the internet, and it turned out to be http://www.nonnativespecies.org/factsheet/factsheet.cfm?speciesId=606 which they say is not found in UK. !!!
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Muscovy Ducks have been widely kept on farms and obviously some go a-wandering, then interbreed with other wild species of ducks producing some rather weird-looking birds.... and this would appear to be one such.
I think you would get some more knowledgeable answers in the ID forum, so I'll move your post there. I've subscribed you to the thread so you can find it easily.
Muscovy Ducks have been widely kept on farms and obviously some go a-wandering, then interbreed with other wild species of ducks producing some rather weird-looking birds.... and this would appear to be one such.
I think you would get some more knowledgeable answers in the ID forum, so I'll move your post there. I've subscribed you to the thread so you can find it easily.
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Yes since posting I have been reading several links very informative, I wondered why it was so tame, possibly from a farm where its used to humans, Hope fully I will see it again I would like to feed it like I do the swans and ducks. can you tell me what is good for them to eat ? cheers
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cheers yes I know your not supposed to feed ducks or swans white bred but unfortunately lots of people do
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