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Isurus · Sunday 15th January 2006, 17:51

Big Phil · Sunday 15th January 2006, 18:44

Yes, a drake.

Isurus · Sunday 15th January 2006, 19:23

Cheers. I was 99 per cent sure it was but there was only one with a load of tufty's and shovellers and he had his head hidden so wasn't convinced.

Big Phil · Sunday 15th January 2006, 20:16

The scaling on the breast is pretty distinctive, and shows up well in your photo.

Cheers

BP

Sunday 15th January 2006, 17:51	#1
Isurus Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Guernsey Posts: 2,015 My location	Duck id? Is this a gadwall? http://static.flickr.com/41/86950084_f96d9e1463.jpg

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Sunday 15th January 2006, 18:44	#2
Big Phil Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: The 'deen Posts: 741	Yes, a drake.

Sunday 15th January 2006, 19:23	#3
Isurus Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Guernsey Posts: 2,015 My location	Cheers. I was 99 per cent sure it was but there was only one with a load of tufty's and shovellers and he had his head hidden so wasn't convinced.

Sunday 15th January 2006, 20:16	#4
Big Phil Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: The 'deen Posts: 741	The scaling on the breast is pretty distinctive, and shows up well in your photo. Cheers BP

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