Smaller than a Mallard the Tufted Duck is a medium-sized diving duck the male is black on the head, neck, chest and back, and white on the sides. It has a small crest and a yellow eye. In winter, numbers increase because birds are moving to the UK from Iceland and northern Europe {The female is entirely chocolate-brown, with yellow eyes }.
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Those eyes are amazing!
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They are amazing.
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Great shots Andy!
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Thanks Wayne Do you get them near you?
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I’ve never seen them and after looking at their range, they are found in northern Eurasia.
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