A Surprising Duck (1 Viewer)

Mad Scientist

Well-known member

• Oct 12, 2014

• #1

A Surprising Duck (UK)

There were Mallards on this stretch of water, and I saw another duck arriving. I'm trying to improve my action shots, so I snapped it, even though it was farther away than ideal. I didn't realise it wasn't a Mallard until I got home. I've checked my RSPB booklet, and I can't figure out what it is. Could you help please?

 

Attachments

• 
  oct12b.jpg

  869.8 KB · Views: 123

patricklhoir

Bird lover

• Oct 12, 2014

• #2

Eurasian Wigeon it is!

 

Mad Scientist

Well-known member

• Oct 12, 2014

• #3

Thank you very much Patrick. This would be a male in its eclipse plumage?

 

patricklhoir

Bird lover

• Oct 12, 2014

• #4

Yes indeed.o

 

Mad Scientist

Well-known member

• Oct 12, 2014

• #5

Thanks again for your help Patrick. |=)|