Best time to see: late Mar to mid Oct
Key facts
Teal sized migrant duck that occurs in small numbers in Britain
Habitat: freshwater and marshes
Winters in Africa, summer visitor to most of Europe
Recognition
Male: Brown/maroon head with bold white eyebrow, grey flank and black and white upperparts
Feeds by dabbling or up-ending in shallow areas of water
Eats aquatic invertebrates and plants; flight direct and strong
Lifecycle
Nest is a lined hollow, well hidden near water; small numbers breed in the UK
1 Brood April – May ; 8-11 eggs buffy
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Photo © Robin Chittenden