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Tufted Duck
Aythya fuligula
51.8931, 0.904629
Field Notes
Description:
A medium sized diving duck. The male is easily recognised by the black and white plumage, golden eyes and the tuft on the head. In the right light, the plumage has a purple tinge. They are resident in the UK all year round, but the numbers are bumped up in winter as populations from areas like Siberia migrate here.
Habitat:
Mainly found around marshlands and lakes, I find these ones either on the pond behind my house or the lake at the university campus.
Notes:
These guys have been here all year round, so they are UK residents! I have more pics, but my computer is acting up...
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2012
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