Taken at Balloch on 14th January 2022 using Nikon D500 with Sigma 600 mm zoom lens.
Taken at Musselburgh on 27th November 2019 using Nikon D500 with Sigma 600 mm zoom lens.
Taken at Stevenson on 22nd May 2016 using Nikon D5200 with Sigma 150-500 mm zoom lens.
Taken at Balloch on 2nd January 2016 using Nikon D5200 with Sigma 150-500 mm zoom lens.
Taken at Stevenson on 23rd April 2017 using Nikon D5200 with Sigma 600 mm zoom lens.
Female
Taken at Stevenston on 10th November 2013 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 with Leica Televid Spotting Scope.
Taken at Musselburgh on 3rd May 2017 using Nikon D5200 with Sigma 600 mm zoom lens.
Duclair Duck. ( Hybrid )
Duclair Ducks originated in Normandy, France.
A white patch is always found in the neck region . The plumage is
stacked with dry black feathers. The drakes of this breed weigh in at
about 6-7 pounds, and the females weigh in at about 5-6 pounds. Duclair
ducks lay about 80-100 eggs or more very year. The eggs are dark green
and weigh about 60-65g. This breed is categorized as a good forager.
They feed on slugs and snails.