INTRODUCTION
I was out walking this afternoon, and one of the places I walked was a section of river that runs parallel to Kettlewell Lane in King’s Lynn. It was there that I saw some birds I have never seen before…
BIG NEW AVIAN FIND
These are large birds, similar in size and build to a goose, but with colouring unlike any goose I have ever seen, and not matching any of the goose species listed in my bird book. They were probably about half as big again in each direction as the mallards that I also saw (and due to being overfed King’s Lynn mallards are bigger than average mallards!). I have lots of photos for you…
Based on the size of the birds and all the features that my camera managed to pick up can you identify them? If you can please let me know by commenting.
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They are beautiful. I wish I knew what they were. They look like they’re apart of the duck family.
Could be, although they are much larger than most ducks. Anyway thank you for your comment 🙂
You’re welcome. I hope someone can answer what they are. 😊
Possibly Muscovy ducks…..
Your view has been endorsed by another commenter, and @Team4Nature have also mentioned Muscovy ducks on twitter – Thanks to all of you.
I also think Muscovy ducks..
That makes three mentions of Muscovy (you, Cindy, and courtesy of twitter @Team4Nature) 🙂
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It’s one of the birds or ducks. You can check in google or wikipedia by typing Cairina moschata.
Thanks – just checked this, and they are indeed the birds I saw that day.
They usually move or walk slowly.
Ok! You’re welcome!
It is common to various mallards mate, and they can be found in many different colors. Pigment errors are also not uncommon in birds. Unfortunately, I can not see what it may be for bird, but please join this group on Facebook, though Swedish, but there are very helpful people there. And many bird experts. https://www.facebook.com/groups/inpaknuten/
definitely Muscovy Ducks!
Thank you – they are still around in that same location 🙂
My pleasure!