Following on from the recently published blog, I thought readers might like to see more of the twelve "ducks" (if you include Egyptian Goose) seen during my visit to Rutland Water yesterday. And all being well off to the North Norfolk coast tomorrow so, hopefully, some new birds.
Shelduck Tadorna tadorna
Egyptian Goose Alopochen aegyptiacus (Goose or duck?)
Mallard Anas platyrhynchos and Shoveler Anas clypeata (top of photo)
Pintail Anas acuta
Gadwall Anas strepera
Wigeon Anas penelope
Teal Anas crecca
Common Pochard Aythya ferina
Tufted Duck Aythya fuligula
Goldeneye Bucephala clangula
Smew Mergellus albellus
Goosander Mergus merganser
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