BobbyJim
Well-known member
A number of local bird guides had a look at this duck for me but a definitive identification was not forthcoming. The crowd that rapidly gathered suggested that it was an unusual bird for this area. It was generally thought to be a juvenile. Some suggested a garganey or a wigeon but I couldn't see it. One plausible suggestion was that it could be a Whistling Duck hybrid.
Any expert help to positively identify it would be much appreciated.
Any expert help to positively identify it would be much appreciated.