Duck ID (1 Viewer)

[Hotspur]

In the field I had these guys down as Wigeon (they were pretty distant) but I reckon the bird in the upper left is a male Pintail and perhaps the smaller bird in the bottom left is a female. Any thoughts? There are some other equally bad photos which I can process.

 

[chris butterworth]

I'd say the 3rd from the right may be a Northern Pintail. The neck looks longer and the whole bird more elegant. The pale belly looks to extensive on the lowest bird for Pintail and I think the size difference is a photographic artifact ( as il could with the other bird).

Chris

 

[Hotspur]

cheers Chris - that was the bird I meant - I had a right from left moment...

 

[chris butterworth]

cheers Chris - that was the bird I meant - I had a right from left moment...

I often find myself saying "Not that 'left', the other left!" when I'm pointing to the right. 8-P

Chris

 

[Mark Lew1s]

I can see where you're coming from but I don't think there's enough in the picture to be totally sure.

 

[Hotspur]

I can see where you're coming from but I don't think there's enough in the picture to be totally sure.

Its ok - its not for patchwork challenge, just foot it... I guessed that was probably the case, was just testing the water to see whether my hunch had (m)any takers. I know there were 3 Pintail present the day before so it has coloured my judgement somewhat.

 

[Tib78]

They all look like Wigeons to me. About the bird that is being discussed: note the very long and pointed wings, typical (if not diagnostic) of Wigeon. Compare with the drake wigeon that is leading the flock on the picture.

 

[Adam W]

All Wigeon for me.

 

[Tideliner]

As others have said the photo is not good enough to be sure , but I would risk a fiver in them all being wigeon.

 

[Hotspur]

cheers everyone. I guess when you take speculative photos half a mile away the quality leads the mind astray. All wigeon it is!