Wigeon (Eurasian Wigeon) x Pintail (Northern Pintail) Anas penelope x Anas acuta

This hybrid was excellently photographed by Andy Easton (here and here) so when I found myself in Lowestoft I tried to see and photograph it for myself. Unfortunately when I found it it was at the far end of the lake and by the time I got round closer it was asleep in the reeds with the sun directly behind it. Maybe next time...

Many ducks at this site have been released in the Waveney Valley for shooting and this is the likely origin of this individual.

 

presumed male Wigeon x Pintail hybrid (probably released), Leathes Ham, Lowestoft (Suffolk, UK), 8th November 2014