I photographed this duck at Ambarvale NSW at Springfield Pond. I am having trouble Identifying it, any suggestions.
Regards
Donna
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I like honestly in forum names.
I usually say 'please tell us where the pic was taken as this can aid in the ID'.
In this case however, not necessary, as #1 & #2 appear to be a domestic 'something' and #3 appears to be a domestic 'or other'.
Peter
What does that mean Peter?
I had the same thoughts as Peter, I wondered if the name suggests that "Donna nags"? But then again my husband gets angry when I call his horse a "nag". Only Donna can
us?
I have seen those big fat ducks on lakes around here, would make a good fat stuffed duck. Sorry Donna, hope you have a sense of humour
M-L
Perhaps with some pancakes. Yes I do have a sense of humour. ;) The nags is a play on my surname although I am sure my husband thinks the name is appropriate sometimes. I think I am going to enjoy these forums. Thanks for your replies.
Further to what Peter said, I think all 3 ducks are feral mongrel domestic Mallard hybrids. The first one looks closest in plumage to a natural wild Northern Mallard, & last one looks like it might have some Pintail? in it.
Thanks Steve, I am a newbee at this bird ID game, guess that is why I was having trouble finding them in any books. I am imagine some people probably buy the ducks as ducklings when they are all cute, and then the grow bigger they just leave them at some pond and they interbreed.
sorry for my delayed response
I meant that the ducks shown are feral cross-breeds
and the other comment was an attempt at humour
Peter
Yeah i got it the day after i first read it.
Sometimes i read the forums when i should be sleeping!
Cheers Beef.