Probable Hybrid Dabbling Duck
Foxcote Reservoir - 3rd March 2006
Photos copyright Phil Tizzard
This drake was found by Phil Tizzard late afternoon. Fortunately Phil managed to get these photos despite being 300metres away in fading light. The bird only stayed a short while but just long enough for a few local birders to see it. Initially it was thought to be a Blue-winged Teal but now thought to be a hybrid. The bird was not ringed.