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Old 24-02-11, 07:13 PM
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Anyone know what these are? I saw a pair of them today at Kew Gardens. Both birds were ringed - on different legs.
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There Philippine Ducks theres a few of them at Martin Mere

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Old 24-02-11, 08:11 PM
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Thanks for that.
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I read it's seriously threatened in it's native habitat. Nice looking bird.
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A lovely looking bird,nice shots Simon!
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