Unknown water bird, UK (1 Viewer)

Chalky W

Well-known member

• Oct 4, 2009

• #1

I say unknown but I'm struggling. It's a long shot I know and this is definetly a long shot.

I'll wait for the first Coot shout :t: lol

Any ideas anyone??

thanks

 

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ChrisKten

It's true, I quite like Pigeons

• Oct 4, 2009

• #2

If you mean the small bird, it looks like a Little Grebe.

 

Steve Waite

What you looking at?

• Oct 4, 2009

• #3

Looks like a Ruddy Duck - don't tell the RSPB!

 

nickderry

C'est pas ma faute, je suis anglais.

• Oct 4, 2009

• #4

it is a ruddy duck

 

ChrisKten

It's true, I quite like Pigeons

• Oct 4, 2009

• #5

Well it looked like a Little Grebe with it's head all scrunched up, but then I only get easy ones right (and even then, not always).|=)|

 

Chalky W

Well-known member

• Oct 4, 2009

• #6

Thanks guys,

A Ruddy Duck would make sense as there was a definate male RD around still showing summer plumage.

I'll put this down as a female/Juv from looking in Collins.

BTW Chris, there were quite a few little grebes at a similar distance but the bill shape made me think otherwise hence the question.

Thanks again.

Chalky

 

DaveN

Derwent Valley Birder

• Oct 4, 2009

• #7

Yes female Ruddy Duck. Hope Defra isn't reading this.

 

ChrisKten

It's true, I quite like Pigeons

• Oct 4, 2009

• #8

Chalky W said:

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BTW Chris, there were quite a few little grebes at a similar distance but the bill shape made me think otherwise hence the question.

Chalky

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It's my old eyes, Chalky, and the fact that I've been trying for a few weeks to get a Little Grebe picture (they dive when they see me coming). So I thought, "Oh look, a Little Grebe"|=)|

 

Chalky W

Well-known member

• Oct 4, 2009

• #9

I've just read up on Ruddy Duck and didn't realise the situation, especially with them being culled.

If I see any Defra marksmen around I'll know why now......