RM3D6FR2N–Tufted duck one of the commonest diving ducks in the UK.
RMB15KBX–Female Mallard in-flight
RMATFY0P–Male and female mallard ducks walking along the side of the canal. The commonest and most widespread duck.
RF2JD3FPD–Mallard Drake
RFJ0KMKE–Mallard duck at Titchwell Marsh; UK
RMB3K9CN–Female Mallard Duck Anas platyrhynchos in flight Anatidae bird Copy Space
RMBFG93B–Adult female Mallard duck
RM2GBTKK7–A female Tufted Duck swims along on a still pond. Commonest of the British diving ducks they are still widespread and abundant
RF2R6CE8Y–Friendly Duck couple
RMGG40G7–Mallard duck
RMAJ5XW2–Mallard stretching neck after preening.
RF2JRP18H–Mallard duck, green body, brownish body, wild duck, glossy green head, grey wings and belly, suitable wetland habitats, shallow sanctuaries, yellow.
RM2CNFMJ6–. Birds through the year . TUFTED DUCK AND POCHARD pattern, but the black and white patches are replaced by twoshades of brown, so that they are much less conspicuous. All these species belong either to inland waters or tocreeks and harbours; the true sea-ducks haunt open saltwater, and scatter round the coasts in winter with the diversand guillemots and gulls. The commonest of them is thecommon scoter, or black duck, which can often be seennear the coast, as well as occasionally inland, when it hasbeen carried out of its course by stormy weather. Evenduring the hours crossing on the frequente
RMMAB0EM–. Ducks and geese; a valuable collection of articles on breeding, rearing, feeding, housing and marketing these profitable fowls . HERE has been greater improvement in the goose family than in all the fowl kingdom. Perhaps there was more room for this improve ment, from the commonest grey goose to the standard-bred Embden. There is no fowl more dreaded or detested by the farmer than the old-fashioned goose, and it is hard to overcome this feeling, for the very word "goose" carries with it an association of bad pastures, bad water and the ceaseless clatter so annoying to the tired far
RF2JD3FTG–Mallard Drake
RFJ0KMRF–Male and female Mallard ducks at Titchwell Marsh; UK
RMB8AC35–Close-up of a adult female Mallard duck with snow around its beak.
RM2HKGH02–The Tufted Duck is the commonest of the diving ducks in UK waters. Numbers are bolstered in the winter by migrant birds from Northern Europe
RMJ6KBT1–Mallard duck
RMAJ5XW3–Mallard stretching wing after preening.
RF2JFWCX6–Mallard duck, green body, brownish body, wild duck, glossy green head, grey wings and belly, suitable wetland habitats, shallow sanctuaries, yellow.
RM2CNGK5F–. The birds of Yorkshire : being a historical account of the avi-fauna of the County . Tufted Duck on Nest. .S. Siiilfh.. Pheasant on Nest. 1. Forfniu Sec page 466. COMMON POCHARD. 465 it has been killed on the flooded waters of the Derwent,while near Beverley the late W. W. Boulton recorded itas abundant in the winter of 1864-65 ; indeed, it is one ofthe commonest ducks on the river Hull in severe weather.The Pochard is not a common species in the Teesmouthdistrict, though I have noted it at intervals in winter, andhave seen a specimen on the Coatham Marshes ; it is alsorecorded from the Esk
RMBPNGW1–Two female Mallard ducks sitting and at rest
RM2GBB1KY–The Tufted Duck is the commonest of the diving duck family. Here a female is watching over her newly hatched ducklings that dive and feed themselves
RMP38FEW–Mallard duck
RMAJ5XW5–Mallard flapping wings.
RF2JRP194–Mallard duck, green body, brownish body, wild duck, glossy green head, grey wings and belly, suitable wetland habitats, shallow sanctuaries, yellow.
RM2CP0G4K–. Birds of Britain . bluish black,except the falcate secondaries, which are striped with white.Under parts rufous chestnut. The female, except in size, isvery like the Common Eider, but darker. Length 18 in.;wing 8*5 in. THE COMMON SCOTER (Edemia nigra (Linnaeus) This species, except during the breeding season, is almostexclusively a Sea-Duck, spending most of its time somedistance out at sea, only approaching the shallower waternear the shore for food, and rarely entering bays or estuaries,except under stress of weather. It is very common round all our coasts, but commonest,perhaps, in the No
RMBGGN33–Female adult Mallard landing onto a frozen lake
RM2YT5TR2–The Tufted Duck is the commonest of the diving duck family in the UK. The male or drake has distinctive bold colours to off-set the metallic sheen
RMJ6KBRF–Mallard duck
RMAJ5XW6–Mallard flapping wings.
RF2JRP190–Mallard duck, green body, brownish body, wild duck, glossy green head, grey wings and belly, suitable wetland habitats, shallow sanctuaries, yellow.
RM2CNG32X–. Birds of Britain . ate secondaries, which are striped with white.Under parts rufous chestnut. The female, except in size, isvery like the Common Eider, but darker. Length 18 in.;wing 8*5 in. THE COMMON SCOTER CEdemia nigra (Linnaeus) This species, except during the breeding season, is almostexclusively a Sea-Duck, spending most of its time somedistance out at sea, only approaching the shallower waternear the shore for food, and rarely entering bays or estuaries,except under stress of weather. It is very common round all our coasts, but commonest,perhaps, in the Xorth Sea, where flocks of man
RMB8WDW9–Adult female Mallard duck
RM3D9EWHC–the Tufted Duck is the commonest of the diving duck family in UK. The males are strikingly marked with iridescent plumage and a distinct golden eye
RMJP9N1J–Mallard duck
RF2JRP18B–Mallard duck, green body, brownish body, wild duck, glossy green head, grey wings and belly, suitable wetland habitats, shallow sanctuaries, yellow.
RM2CDYFKP–. A natural history of the ducks . WHITE-FACED TREE DUCK 119 been recorded as one of the commonest ducks and as breeding in western Gran Chaco (Kerr, 1901). Von Berlepsch (1887) has reported it from the Lower Pilcomayo. Northward it is _ .. found throughout the interior of Brazil, in Sao Paulo (H. and R. von Ihering, 1907), Minas Geraes (Reinhardt, 1870, el al.), in Bahia (Wied, 1832), in Goyaz (von Pelzeln, 1868-71), throughout Matto Grosso (von Pelzeln, 1868-71; H. and R. von Ihering, 1907), in Amazonas on the Rio Branco (von Pelzeln, 1868-71), and eastward in Para, on Marajo, and in Maranha
RMB8ABMM–Close-up of a adult male Mallard duck with snow around its beak.
RM3CFH3PH–The Tufted Duck has a distinctive yellow eye and is the commonest of the diving ducks found in the UK. They are breeding residents
RMJ6KCEB–Mallard duck
RF2JRP18T–Mallard duck, green body, brownish body, wild duck, glossy green head, grey wings and belly, suitable wetland habitats, shallow sanctuaries, yellow.
RM2CHE4B2–. Public school phonic primer . n would have beenfully grown. 0, father, I never knew any-thing about eggs before. 20 Ah, York, the commonest thingsabout ns are worth watching closely.Are they not? Truly, father, that is the bestthing I have found out this year. York fly kindly beside young reply hearty betweenyolk satisfy country begin WHO LIKES THE RAIN ? I, said the duck, I call it fun,For I have my little red rubbers on ;They make a cunning three-toed trackIn the soft, cool mud, Quack ! Quack ! * I, cried the dandelion, I,My roots are thirsty, my Inids are dry;And she lifted her little yel
RMB8ABNY–Close-up of a adult male Mallard duck with snow around its beak.
RM2S9EY6X–The wind ruffles the crest of a resting Tufted Duck. They are the commonest of the diving ducks found in UK waterways and the drake has bold colours
RMGG40NA–Mallard duck
RF3A0K75M–Mallard duck, green body, brownish body, wild duck, glossy green head, grey wings and belly, suitable wetland habitats, shallow sanctuaries, yellow.
RMRDKA38–. Birds of other lands, reptiles, fishes, jointed animals and lower forms;. Zoology; Birds; Reptiles; Fishes. SCREAMERS, DUCKS, GEESE, AND SWANS 69 'â¢sf*'' *â ' 'â ''â ' '"â¢'SSl: '-." 'tJ domesticated breeds of ducks have been derived from the mallard. The commonest breed ditk-rs but little, save in its great size, from tiic wild parent form, but the most esteemed are those known as the Rouen and AVLKSBURV. The Pexguix-DUCK is the most aberrant and the ugliest of these breeds, having a peculiarly upright, awkward carriage, and ver_- small wings. The Salt-water Ducks, or Divixc-duc
RMDHJ1CP–Male adult Mallard flying.
RM3DBTK59–The drake Tufted Duck are boldly patterned with a distinctive yellow eye. They are the commonest of the diving ducks in UK waters.
RMP39CTH–Mallard duck
RF2HJBD9M–Mallard duck, green body, brownish body, wild duck, glossy green head, grey wings and belly, suitable wetland habitats, shallow sanctuaries, yellow.
RMRD8B79–. Key to North American birds. Containing a concise account of every species of living and fossil bird at present known from the continent north of the Mexican and United States boundary, inclusive of Greenland and lower California, with which are incorporated General ornithology: an outline of the structure and classification of birds; and Field ornithology, a manual of collecting, preparing, and preserving birds. Birds; Birds; 1887. ANATIB^ — FULIGULIN^: SEA DUCKS. 703. E. of the Mississippi and along Atlantic Coast; breeds in high latitudes, winters in U. S. One of the commonest market-duck
RMBXAC6J–Female adult Mallard duck walking on a frozen lake
RM2M72YND–Tufted Duck are common and widespread around the inland waterways of the UK. Thy are resident year-round and the commonest of the diving duck family.
RMCW08EG–Mallard duck
RF2HPTREM–Mallard duck, green body, brownish body, wild duck, glossy green head, grey wings and belly, suitable wetland habitats, shallow sanctuaries, yellow.
RMRDJW1R–. A guide to the study of fishes. Fishes; Zoology; Fishes. The Apodes or Eel-like Fishes 151 chelys melanotcBnia. The commonest species on the Atlantic coast is the plainly colored Ophichthus gomesi. Fig. 107.—Xi/rias rerulsux Jordan it Snyder. Family Ophichthijidce. Misaki, Japan. In the genus Sphagcbraucliiis, very slender eels of the reefs, the fins are almost ^Yanting.. Fig. 108.—Myrichtkys pantostigmius Jordan & McGregor. Clarion Island. Allied to the Congers is the small family of duck-billed eels (Nettastoinidcc) inhabiting moderate depths of the sea. Xct- tastonia holcense occurs i
RMB8ABNF–Close-up of a adult female Mallard duck with snow around its beak and walking on snow.
RM2S9EY7A–The wind ruffles the crest of a resting Tufted Duck. They are the commonest of the diving ducks found in UK waterways and the drake has bold colours
RMEWDN95–Mallard duck
RF2HPTREY–Mallard duck, green body, brownish body, wild duck, glossy green head, grey wings and belly, suitable wetland habitats, shallow sanctuaries, yellow.
RMRDPCX0–. Fishes. Fishes. 370 The Apodes or Eel-like Fishes chelys melanotconia. The commonest species on the Atlantic coast is the plainly colored Ophichthus gomesi.. Fig 276 —Xyrias revulsuf Jordan «fe Snyder Family Ophichthyidm Misaki, Japan In the genus Sphagcbranchiis, very slender eels of the reefs, the fins are almost wanting. ^ ^'9 M- ^ ^' «» • JS»-'?-^*!_lSL^'w?t^^ «». Fig. 277,—Myrichthys pantostigmius Jordan & McGregor. Clarion Island. Allied to the Congers is the small family of duck-billed eels (Nettastotnidce) inhabiting moderate depths of the sea. AU't- tastoma holcense occurs in th
RMBXAC0J–Female adult Mallard duck walking on a frozen lake
RM2HMNJAR–Commonest of the diving ducks found in UK waters, the drake has a smart iridescent plumage offset with piercing yellow eyes.
RMGG40NB–Mallard duck
RF2GF4GNA–Mallard duck, green body, brownish body, wild duck, glossy green head, grey wings and belly, suitable wetland habitats, shallow sanctuaries, yellow.
RMB8ABP7–Close-up of a adult female Mallard duck with snow around its beak and walking on snow.
RM2WGBNMJ–Commonest of the diving duck family, the Tufted Duck is predominantly a freshwater duck. The male has a bright iridescent head that indicates health
RMJ6KBT2–Mallard duck
RF2GF4GNF–Mallard duck, green body, brownish body, wild duck, glossy green head, grey wings and belly, suitable wetland habitats, shallow sanctuaries, yellow.
RMBARHWP–Male and female adult Mallard flying.
RM2YXAWB2–The Tufted Duck is the commonest of the diving duck family in UK. They are a common sight on urban and rural waterways
RMGG40N9–Mallard duck
RFAX2A1J–Mallard duck, green body, brownish body, wild duck, glossy green head, grey wings and belly, suitable wetland habitats, shallow sanctuaries, yellow.
RMB8ABT2–Male and female adult Mallard flying.
RM2E19N9P–Commonest of the diving ducks on UK waterways, a male or drake Tufted Duck swims along between feeding dips casting his reflection
RMP38FBC–Mallard duck
RFAX29WM–Mallard duck, green body, brownish body, wild duck, glossy green head, grey wings and belly, suitable wetland habitats, shallow sanctuaries, yellow.
RMB8ABR6–Close-up of a adult female Mallard duck with snow around its beak and walking on snow.
RM2E1C931–Tufted Ducks are the smallest and commonest of the diving duck family found in UK. The male or drake has strongly contrasting plumage and yellow eyes
RMDEJD8B–Mallard duck
RFAPHN8W–Mallard duck, green body, brownish body, wild duck, glossy green head, grey wings and belly, suitable wetland habitats, shallow sanctuaries, yellow.
RMBH68EK–Male adult Mallard flying and preparing to land.
RM2E19NAN–Commonest of the diving ducks on UK waterways, a male or drake Tufted Duck swims along between feeding dips casting his reflection
RMB8WDWT–Male and female adult Mallard landing onto a lake
RM2SP9GC7–A male Tufted Duck rests while floating on a pong. Commonest of the diving duck family in the UK they rest by using hemi-spherical sleep
RMBGGN26–Male adult Mallard landing onto a lake
RM3DEDF9A–The boldly marked male Tufted Duck has a distinctive yellow eye. They are the commonest of the the diving duck family in the UK
RMBGGN0P–Female adult Mallard landing onto a lake
RM3CFCD2H–The Tufted Duck has a distinctive yellow eye and is the commonest of the diving ducks found in the UK. They are breeding residents
RMBGGN25–Male adult Mallard landing onto a lake
RM3CFCD2A–The Tufted Duck has a distinctive yellow eye and is the commonest of the diving ducks found in the UK. They are breeding residents
RMBGGN7G–Male adult Mallard landing onto a frozen lake
RM2M4C3R5–One of the commonest members of the duck family, a male Mallard has spectacular iridescent feathers. This is in stark contrast to the more female
RMBGGN12–Female adult Mallard landing onto a lake
RM2DYG26K–A drab coloured female Tufted Duck swims on an inland freshwater lake. Commonest of the diving ducks they dive in search of invertebrates
RMBGGN1A–Male adult Mallard landing onto a lake
RM2DB1CN5–Portrait of a Mallard drake. One of the commonest of the waterfowl the iridescence of a mature males plumage is a result of light refracting