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Teal

Anas crecca

Photo by Micolo
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Field Notes

Description:

Spotted swimming along the River Severn on its own

Habitat:

Rivers

Notes:

Could it be a Merganser?

Species ID Suggestions

Eurasian Teal

Anas crecca

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DanielePralong
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Comments (2)
Micolo
Many Thanks for the info, Daniele, I have amended the details
DanielePralong
Hi Micolo! What you have here is not a merganser but an Eurasian Teal ( A. crecca), drake in nuptial plumage. Lovely sighting!

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