Having had a Mallard nest in 25ft up in a tree in my garden 3 weeks ago !I now have 2 new ducks playing around in my pond area. What are they ?? Are they teals
Non native/feral/descendants of escapees. Look like mandarin.
Someone else posted photos of a mallard nest up a tree about three weeks ago. Different user i.d. so presumably not you?
Not mandarin as not colourful enough thought that initially but when got nearer not colourful enough
Not me !!
Need to post clearer photos as the one on the left is a female mandarin or wood duck. One or other. One on right looks like a male mandarin. A clear photo will confirm.
Agree needvto get nearer to get better photos they aren't as tame as my Mallards who eat from my hand !! Didn't feel bright enough for a mandarin .. that was my first thought
Male (right) and female (left) Mandarin Duck. No problem with the ids.
Agreed, but Lesley doesn't. One on left can't possibly rule out female wood duck, but can safely assume due to species on the right.
Have git new photos and this is better to see ... my very first reaction was mandarin but wasn't sure on the photo...
As said was my first thought but photo doesn't show color today in sun better photo after creeping around the bushes !!!! Se later post !! Thanks for help I was being vv hopeful !!