At the moment we are moored at Stone again. Had an excursion back to Gt Hayward to diesel up at Hayward Marina ( 81p a litre and cheapest we have seen on this stretch of canal) which took several days. We don't believe in rushing about so a few miles a day is sufficient. Got back here above Stone locks and as I was fishing again ( caught 2 good size bream) this bird appeared. Now I am assuming it is some sort of duck but if any one has any ideas as to what it is I would be grateful if you would let me know.
It looks similar to a female mandarin duck, but it has more white about it's face.
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Thanks Sue. I did agree with you until Jo nb Hadar identified it as an American Wood Duck. Apparently there used to be 3 females here in Stone so I wonder what happened to the other 2?
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