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Male Pochard - Aythya ferina

Often associates with the Tufted Duck. A rare breeding duck in Western Europe including here in the UK. Will often dive from the surface to feed on roots seeds and shoots. Will often rice up and flap their wings in 'comfort' movement as associated with other waterfoul species.

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Uploaded on December 25, 2017
Taken on May 19, 2013