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Ducks, Grebes and Coots of The UK

These are the medium sized birds, that are usually found on the rivers and lakes. Most are resident all year round, some are occasional visitors, and some such as the Wigeon are here for the winter only. Generally, they feed either by diving (completely underwater), or dabbling (feeding on the water surface). Some, such as the Wigeon, are grass grazers.


Black-necked Grebe

Common Scoter

Coot

Eider Duck

Gadwall

Garganey

Goldeneye

Goosander

Great Crested Grebe

Green-winged Teal

King Eider

Little Grebe

Long-tailed Duck

Mallard

Mandarin Duck

Moorhen

Pintail

Pochard
Purple SandpiperRed-breasted MerganserRed-necked Grebe
Ring-necked DuckRuddy ShelduckRuddy Duck
ScaupShelduckShoveler
Slavonian GrebeSpotted CrakeTeal
Tufted DuckVelvet ScoterWater Rail
Wigeon