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Ducks


Postby CharlesT » Tue Jan 12, 2021 7:33 pm

Came across these on my walk today. Can anyone identify the breed?
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Re: Ducks

Postby Gordymck » Wed Jan 13, 2021 2:51 am

CharlesT wrote:Came across these on my walk today. Can anyone identify the breed?
20210112_183001.jpg



Buff Orpington ducks?
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Re: Ducks

Postby CharlesT » Wed Jan 13, 2021 11:26 am

Gordymck wrote:
CharlesT wrote:Came across these on my walk today. Can anyone identify the breed?
20210112_183001.jpg



Buff Orpington ducks?

Thanks, not really wildlife then. :lol: Pleasant sighting though.
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Re: Ducks

Postby Caberfeidh » Thu Jan 14, 2021 10:20 am

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Re: Ducks

Postby Mal Grey » Thu Jan 14, 2021 9:16 pm

I see quite a few ducks by the river Wey, but they're normally either mallard or occasionally mandarin or gadwall.





However, on Christmas Day, I found a less common Gressingham duck, at one of my favourite lunch stops.


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(Sorry :lol: )
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