Pochard Aythya ferina

Compact diving duck often seen in large flocks

Habitat: freshwater, estuaries, lakes and reservoirs

Common and widespread resident

Male: rusty head, grey body with black breast and rear end

Feeds by diving from the surface; feeds occasionally in large flocks

Feed mainly on aquatic plants; flight strong and powerful

Nest is a mound of vegetation at or near waters edge

1 brood April – June ; 6-11 greenish eggs