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Is this a garganey?
Steve J
04/08/2020 18:07
Spotted this duck this a.m.
Could it be a Garganey?
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WendyBartter
05/08/2020 12:08
Sorry I can't help Steve but my reply will bump your post up in the hope that someone else can!
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Steve J
05/08/2020 17:09
Thanks for bumping me up the list, Wendy, but I've been in touch with a local expert and his view was: No, it's not a Garganey. Too round in the head and long in the bill. His suggestion was a Common Pochard coming out of eclipse.
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WendyBartter
05/08/2020 22:42
Good to get an answer Steve!
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