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11-MAR-2006 Gary Martin

Tufted Duck

Llanelli, Wales

Aythya fuligula
The tufted duck is a medium-sized diving duck, smaller than a mallard. It is black on the head, neck, breast and back and white on the sides. It has a small crest and a yellow eye. In flight it shows an obvious white stripe across the back of the wing. It breeds in the UK across lowland areas of England, Scotland and Ireland, but less commonly in Wales, with most birds being residents. Numbers increase in the UK in winter because of birds moving to the UK from Iceland and northern Europe. (Info from www.rspb.org.uk)


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Guest 06-Mar-2021 18:24
We have these at caldecotte lake in mk
Guest 14-Feb-2008 17:46
nice picture dude!
love the feathers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and the eye!
Deedee 05-Feb-2008 20:37
just saw some of these at the park in Taylor, Texas. My boys and I were on a walk and feeding the ducks some bread when we noticed them. I have never seen them there before. They are very beautiful.
Guest 13-Mar-2006 09:00
Very nice Gary,
My favourite of the month so far
Sayer11-Mar-2006 19:17
Excellent! Lovely detail, beautiful subject, and great use of a macro lens.
Janet Forjan-Freedman11-Mar-2006 18:06
Great catch, nice exposure and I love the unruly tuft of feathers! Janet