Red crested pochard but with a white ring??

Question

I saw what I thought was a redcrested pochard today swimming in the River Mersey in South Manchester, but had a large white neck whereas all the photos I have previously seen have no white band between the head and the front. I assume it was still a red crested pochard.

Highland McHale · Answer

Very far away but looks more like a Goosander, shape colour all point to Goosander 
 John :-)

Buzzard · Answer

Hi Tezza, 
 I would totally agree with John. Looks like a Goosander on bill size and colour. 
 I have tried enlarging your photo for a better view, but still can't get a really good look! 
 Hope this helps. 
 Regards Buzzard

seymouraves · Answer

Hi, 
 the bird is a Goosander, too small an image to see face pattern and decide if female or immature.:)) The head shape, back colour and general shape all eliminate red breasted merganser. 
 
 S