[Chalky W]

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 lol

Any ideas anyone??

thanks

[ChrisKten]

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

[Steve Waite]

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

[nickderry]

it is a ruddy duck

[ChrisKten]

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]

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]

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

[ChrisKten]

Originally Posted by Chalky W

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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

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]

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......