Apologies for the horrible crop, but this was taken at some distance, at RSPB Saltholme earlier this week. Could it be a Garganey?
Thanks in advance
Ian
Hi Ian
No argument from me Garganey
It looks like a male Pochard.
The marks through the eye can sometimes be seen on female Pochard though not a clear as this,I would go for Pochard,a Garganey would most likely migrated by now.
Pete
Birding is for everyone no matter how good or bad we are at it,enjoy it while you can
I would go for Pochard, though that eye marking is quite misleading.
Rob.
My photos are on Flickr
Thanks all, I'm happy to go with the majority and accept it's a Pochard.
Regards