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TBOSG Ring-necked Duck - Aythya collaris
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Ring-necked Duck was originally described from a bird that was for sale at Leadenhall Market in London in 1801, it was apparently 'obtained' in the Lincolnshire Fens. The first documented British record comes from as recently as 1955. The scientific name 'collaris' is a clear reference to the birds cinnamon neck collar, however some authorities believe it should be called Ring-billed Duck due to its quite obvious bill pattern. |
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Earliest: April 2nd 1988 at New Passage. Latest: November 2nd 2000 on Orchard Pools. Highest Count: Two on April 2nd 1988 at New Passage. |
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There have been four Ring-necked Ducks reported from S. Gloucestershire, they are; |
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2000: (2) |
On April 13th an adult male was identified at Oldbury Power Station on the small pool near Lagoon III and would remain until May 4th; On November 2nd a male visited Orchard Pools near Severn Beach. |
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Ring-necked Duck at Oldbury Power Station. April 2000. © Iain Leach. |
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1988: (2) |
Two, both males were found on April 2nd off New Passage. This occurrence constitutes the first report of this species for S. Gloucestershire. |
