wood duck?

[jude hopwood <>]

Dear all,

 

Tuesday, January 10th, a friend and myself were present at Kellys Swamp when an RSPCA carer released four ducklings into the swamp.  She described two as Western Black Ducks which they clearly were.  The other two she described as Teal Ducks.  A COG member - with a VERY big telelens on his camera - said Oh what lovely Wood ducks.

 

Pics attached.  Advice, anyone?  Are wood ducks and teal ducks one and the same thing?  None of my refs say so.

 

By the way, enormous carp clearly cruising nearby.  Only one pelican, though.  Three lovely black-billed spoonbills doing their thing and a Great big Cormorant.

 

Ta,

Jude Hopwood.

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