adam.oscarson
Well-known member
Hi!
Saw this bird in Phewa lake, Pokhara, Nepal in April 2014. Only got these photos from a great distance. I showed the photos to a local (and to my impression experienced and qualified) bird guide and he identified it as a Baer's pochard. Back then I didn’t really appreciated how rare this bird is, and the problem with possible hybrids. I have now taken a new look at the photos, and I’m starting to get some doubts about it.. So, I would very much appreciate any input and thoughts on this one.
Link to photos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/akbzo2xvselg1q0/AAD84wM_JBxf5KgbUdNddu25a?dl=0
Regards,
Adam Oscarson
Saw this bird in Phewa lake, Pokhara, Nepal in April 2014. Only got these photos from a great distance. I showed the photos to a local (and to my impression experienced and qualified) bird guide and he identified it as a Baer's pochard. Back then I didn’t really appreciated how rare this bird is, and the problem with possible hybrids. I have now taken a new look at the photos, and I’m starting to get some doubts about it.. So, I would very much appreciate any input and thoughts on this one.
Link to photos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/akbzo2xvselg1q0/AAD84wM_JBxf5KgbUdNddu25a?dl=0
Regards,
Adam Oscarson