Common Pochard adult female

Common Pochard adult female

The female Pochard is generally thought to be a fairly nondescript bird but this close up shows that it has a variety of feather markings and colour not often seen.

Country: UK
Location: Beesands, Devon
Family: Ducks, Geese and Swans (Anatidae)
Species: Common Pochard (Aythya ferina)
Date taken: 11/05/2014