Identify this duck (1 Viewer)

[Woodhallman]

On the Rufford branch canal. Adjacent to Rufford Old Hall. West Lancs.
Small, pretty, grey duck.
Black stripe over head.
Reddish brown patch on wing.
Beige mottling on breast.
White under tail.
Possibly escaped from nearby WWT Martin Mere.

 

[James Lowther]

Ringed teal?

Ringed teal - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

Cheers
James

 

[ClarkWGriswold]

Hi Woodhallman and welcome to BirdForum from all the staff and moderators.

I think James’ suggestion is a good one. I once saw one of those at Welney.

Rich

 

[Stephen Dunstan]

There is a Ringed Teal on the canal at Rufford, it's been there for at least a year.

I guess the WWT can defend themselves but I would say it's much more likely to have escaped from a private collection, or dumped by someone who doesn't want to keep it any longer.

 

[KC Foggin]

Hi there and a warm welcome to you from those of us on staff here at BirdForum
We're glad you found us and please join in wherever you like.

Sorry, but I'm not great on Water Birds. I can move your thread to I D section of the Forum and you'll get a lot more suggestions there. You'll be notified when someone replies.

 

[delia todd]

Hi Woodhallman and a warm welcome from me too. You can read more about the Ringed Teal in our Opus article and look at more images in the Gallery by clicking on the search links at the bottom.

I'm sure you will enjoy it here and I hope to hear about all the birds you see when out and about.

 

[Woodhallman]

There is a Ringed Teal on the canal at Rufford, it's been there for at least a year.

I guess the WWT can defend themselves but I would say it's much more likely to have escaped from a private collection, or dumped by someone who doesn't want to keep it any longer.

Checked some pics, and confirmed Ringed Teal. Poor little guy. Trying to make friends with Mallard girls.