Duck Query:UK,East Lothian, Haddington (1 Viewer)

[HighlandBirder22]

Hi there,

Was down by the River Tyne in Haddington, East Lothian and spotted this duck amongst a group of mostly mallards. Would love some help with an ID, apologies on the poor photo quality.

Distinguishing features were its yellow beak, russet red breast and light grey “cap” on its head. The image is “blown out” but think is shows duck had a much lighter body and the ducks around it. Not a lot of contrast either in the body feathers

Ducks are a bit of a blind spot for ID’ing for me but actively trying to get better so apologies if this is an obvious one. Couldn’t see a comparable one in my RSPB guide book.

Many thanks!

 

[Butty]

Domestic duck of some sort.
Welcome to BF

 

[Southern Viking]

The domestic variant shown here is often referred to as "Call Duck"

 

[delia todd]

Hi HighlandBirder and a warm welcome to you from all the Staff and Moderators.

All things Scottish can be found here: Scotland

I'm sure you will enjoy it here and I look forward to hearing your news.

 

[HighlandBirder22]

The domestic variant shown here is often referred to as "Call Duck"

Thanks! I was so focused on not knowing what it was that I didn’t consider domesticated ducks. Much-appreciated

 

[HighlandBirder22]

Domestic duck of some sort.
Welcome to BF

Thanks very much! Wasn’t considering domesticated ducks-silly me!

Cheers for your help

 

[HighlandBirder22]

Hi HighlandBirder and a warm welcome to you from all the Staff and Moderators.

All things Scottish can be found here: Scotland

I'm sure you will enjoy it here and I look forward to hearing your news.

 

[Southern Viking]

Thanks! I was so focused on not knowing what it was that I didn’t consider domesticated ducks. Much-appreciated

No worries
Welcome to Birdforum!

 

[HighlandBirder22]

Thanks very much, people have been lovely already. Will check out the Scotland forum