21-22/8/2010
Munich Germany 德國慕尼黑
EF 17-40mm f4L, EF 400mm f5.6L
Red-Crested Pochard
Tufted Duck
Goosander
Pochard
Mallard
Gadwell
Mandarin Duck
Coot
[ Last edited by cthomas at 8/10/2010 21:02 ] Author: tmichael Time: 7/10/2010 21:44
The Black Duck is just a domesticated Mallard-type.
I thought the second bird could be a Common Scoter for a second but it is definitely a Red-crested Pochard - they are quite easy to confuse.
Mike Turnbull
PS I was always told our Mute Swans in western Europe were introduced in ancient times, but a bit of research (well Wikipedia) suggests this may be wrong. Author: ajohn Time: 8/10/2010 13:07
Also, the Teal is a Gadwall.
The status of Mute Swan in Europe is confused - some argue that they are introduced, others that they are native. Personally, I see no reason that they should not be native (the main problem seems to be that they were farmed and eaten - this also applies to Mallard and Greylag Goose, which are undeniably native to Europe).
PS. The second duck is clearly a Red-crested Pochard, Mike. It looks nothing like a Common or Black Scoter ;-) Author: tmichael Time: 8/10/2010 16:17
Not spotting the mis-labelled Gadwall (I just didn't look, honest!) is bringing back grim memories!
Mike Turnbull Author: ajohn Time: 8/10/2010 16:24
Let's hope you're paying more attention when the Scaly-sided Merganser turns up this winter... Author: cthomas Time: 8/10/2010 21:04
Mike, John,
Thanks for yours reply!
Thomas.
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