The bottom bird's dark colour and reddish eye make me think African Pochard, so I would guess at African Pochard x Greater Scaup. The top could be a male version of the same hybrid, or could be within range for Pochard x Scaup.
Aha, that explains the "farm" part, I did wonder! Thanks, I hope so too. I keep looking at the sunset times to work out when I can start going out after work, but I'm still a while off yet!
I take it that these were taken at Blakeney?
ReplyDeleteThe bottom bird's dark colour and reddish eye make me think African Pochard, so I would guess at African Pochard x Greater Scaup. The top could be a male version of the same hybrid, or could be within range for Pochard x Scaup.
Actually, these were taken at a place called Melsop Farm nr Watton (my daughter had her birthday party there, before you ask!!)
ReplyDeleteInteresting thoughts about the hybrids, wouldn't have thought of that!!
PS went across to Whitlingham today (as you might have read) hope the Scaup sticks around for you to see it - 'nice' bird!
Aha, that explains the "farm" part, I did wonder! Thanks, I hope so too. I keep looking at the sunset times to work out when I can start going out after work, but I'm still a while off yet!
ReplyDeleteThe bottom one has something of New Zealand Scaup about it
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The other looks dodgier than some Norfolk yealists.