It was also nice to bump into mark Shuttleworth a local bider from Shaw.
Wood ducks now breed in the UK, although not yet at high enough densities to create a sustainable population.
Regardless of its original origins this drake its one stunning bird, with its distinctive head patterns and crest it definitely stands out amongst the mallards and coots of Alexandra Park
Has this bird flew across the Atlantic from north america?
I think not, OK, there is a extremely slim chance it's has but it's very unlikely.
A few factors to take into consideration, these wonderful looking birds are one of the most popular ornate ducks to be kept in wildfowl collections.
There is also a small population in parts of Cheshire, with regular sights on the River Weaver and its associated nature reserves such as Marbury Country Park.
