Is it a Pochard taking flight?

Maggie28 · #1 (**permalink**) 16-03-10, 07:49 PM

Not sure, I think it is.

Little Sparrow · #2 (**permalink**) 16-03-10, 07:58 PM

I am probably way off the mark as per usual but I wonder if it is a female Goldeneye, Maggie.

Maggie28 · #3 (**permalink**) 16-03-10, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Little Sparrow

I am probably way off the mark as per usual but I wonder if it is a female Goldeneye, Maggie.

Could be, there was a male beyond the float the oyster catchers were on so it could be his female.

clydebirder · #4 (**permalink**) 16-03-10, 08:34 PM

Definately a female Goldeneye

cheers, John

Twitcheruth · #5 (**permalink**) 17-03-10, 09:03 AM

Yes a female Goldeneye,well captured Maggie,I saw a lot of these on the river on Sunday.

Maggie28 · #6 (**permalink**) 17-03-10, 09:56 AM

Hadn't seen one flying beofre so wasn't sure.

Terrible pic though LOL.

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