White-faced Whistling Duck (Dendrocygna viduata)

'NECKING'

Mandarin Duck

The male has the most elaborate and ornate plumage with distinctive long orange feathers on the side of the face, orange 'sails' on the back, and pale orange flanks. The female is dull by comparison with a grey head and white stripe behind the eye, brown back and mottled flanks. They were introduced to the UK from China and have become established following escapes from captivity.

And now...........it's them!!!!!!!!!!!

 Reflection in the water

Shoveler [Anas clypeata]

Breeding plumage.

Tufted Duck [Aythya fuligula]

Found across the UK at most times of year. Look in suitable habitat such as a local reservoir, gravel pit or lake.

Wigeon [Anas penelope]

The wigeon is a medium-sized duck with a round head and small bill. The head and neck of the male are chestnut, with a yellow forehead, pink breast and grey body. In flight birds show white bellies and males have a large white wing patch. Birds breed in central and northern Scotland and also in northern England. Many birds visit the UK in winter from Iceland, Scandinavia and Russia. With large numbers of wintering birds at a few UK sites it is an Amber List species.