Unfortunately this beautiful perching duck is not tickable as it's not part of the official UK Bird List. This is because it's an introduced species from North America, rather than wild indigenous or migrant species. Apparently however, the bird can fly and it isn't ringed, which is unusual for a captive escapee.
Showing posts with label Carolina Wood Duck. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Carolina Wood Duck. Show all posts
Tuesday, 8 March 2022
Oh Carolina!
Having been to Watergrove Reservoir in Rochdale for most of the day, I decided to call in to see the long-staying drake Carolina Wood Duck at Alexandra Park in Oldham this afternoon.
Unfortunately this beautiful perching duck is not tickable as it's not part of the official UK Bird List. This is because it's an introduced species from North America, rather than wild indigenous or migrant species. Apparently however, the bird can fly and it isn't ringed, which is unusual for a captive escapee.
Unfortunately this beautiful perching duck is not tickable as it's not part of the official UK Bird List. This is because it's an introduced species from North America, rather than wild indigenous or migrant species. Apparently however, the bird can fly and it isn't ringed, which is unusual for a captive escapee.
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Alexandra Park,
Carolina Duck,
Carolina Wood Duck,
Oldham,
Wood Duck
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