9th December

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Hybrid aythya, but who were his parents?



Waterfowl numbers are on the increase. Do they know something that we don't know?

Mandarin Duck: fifty-six were on the lake this morning, with lots of the drakes displaying.
Red crested Pochard: fifty-two birds were present.
Shoveler: sixteen present.
Gadwall: four
Ruddy Duck: three
Tufted Duck: one hundred and fifty-two.
Pochard: one hundred and sixteen.

Tawny Owl: a male was very vocal in area 2 at 6.15am.
Water Rail: two in the rail ditch , area 2.
Redwing: ninety-four flew through in small flocks.
Fieldfare: four birds over.

Comments

Unknown said…
In the StoryBox Animal World http://www.storyboxbooks.com/december.php this month we are learning all about Tawny Owls! Discover these amazing hunters; we think they are magnificent
12:19 PM
David Campbell said…
Head looks like it has strong elements of Goldeneye to me. Looks greenish and has the whitish patch.
5:58 PM
regents park birds.blogspot.com said…
Could there be an element of Chiloe Wigeon in it.
6:25 PM
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