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15-08-2010, 12:29 PM
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| | | Unknown Ducks
These were spotted in the river, I can't make my mind up on what they are.
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15-08-2010, 12:43 PM
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| | | Re: Unknown Ducks
Could it be shovelers?
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15-08-2010, 01:04 PM
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| | | Re: Unknown Ducks
These are male Mallards in the female like 'eclipse' plumage that they go into while they moult their flight feathers. |
16-08-2010, 09:43 AM
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I agree with Roy  |
16-08-2010, 10:26 AM
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| | | Re: Unknown Ducks
I agree too. Male mallards.
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17-08-2010, 08:55 AM
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aye definately not shovelers i;'m afraid artdemole, the bill shape is far to small!
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17-08-2010, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by thebeard  aye definately not shovelers i;'m afraid artdemole, the bill shape is far to small! | i second that 
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