The waterfowl of essex that I can not find in my local guide. (essex uk) (1 Viewer)

Steve_Halstead

Sparrow or Crow?

• Jul 7, 2013

• #1

Thanks for helping, the only one I think I can understand is the golden/ginger duck type that may be a red ruddy.

BB

 

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Steve_Halstead

Sparrow or Crow?

• Jul 7, 2013

• #2

I think this bird was a shoveller but just would love to be certain!

Many thanks BB

 

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Phil Andrews

It's only Rock and Roller but I like it

• Jul 7, 2013

• #3

bitter_bugger said:

I think this bird was a shoveller but just would love to be certain!

Many thanks BB

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Confirmed. In your first post #2 is Ruddy Shelduck and #3 is an Egyptian Goose

 

Stephen Dunstan

Registered User

• Jul 7, 2013

• #4

1 and 4 are Mallard varieties / hybrids, 5 looks like a young grebe.

 

Phil Andrews

It's only Rock and Roller but I like it

• Jul 7, 2013

• #5

Stephen Dunstan said:

1 and 4 are Mallard varieties / hybrids, 5 looks like a young grebe.

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Yes, #5 is a young Great Crested Grebe

 

Phil Carter

Well-known member

• Jul 7, 2013

• #6

Been to Abberton today by any chance?

Phil

 

Steve_Halstead

Sparrow or Crow?

• Jul 7, 2013

• #7

Phil Carter said:

Been to Abberton today by any chance?

Phil

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Ahem..

 

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stevethehydra

Well-known member

• Jul 8, 2013

• #8

Manky Mallard
Ruddy Shelducks
Egyptian Goose
Manky Mallard
juvenile (probably GC) grebe
male Shoveler moulting into eclipse plumage

 

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Tony Morris

Tony Morris

• Jul 8, 2013

• #9

Thew Manky Mallards are not hybrids, mutants yes, but I don't think another species is involved.