Indobirder
Well-known member
Hi everyone,
I photographed this female duck on July 12, 2019 in the province of Gelderland.
Based on some online searching, Mandarin Duck is a "countable" bird in the Netherlands, and seems more likely than a Wood Duck.
However, I'm not convinced one way or the other.
Can you help?
What are the key fieldmarks to check for when distinguishing between the two?
Thanks,
I photographed this female duck on July 12, 2019 in the province of Gelderland.
Based on some online searching, Mandarin Duck is a "countable" bird in the Netherlands, and seems more likely than a Wood Duck.
However, I'm not convinced one way or the other.
Can you help?
What are the key fieldmarks to check for when distinguishing between the two?
Thanks,