It's not often that we get an unusual bird in Greater Manchester but a week ago there was a report of a female Ring-necked Duck in Alexandra Park which is a very pleasant Victorian park in Whalley Range, close to the city centre. The park contains a smallish lake which usually has several Tufted Ducks during the winter. The Ring-necked Duck showed very well in amongst the Tufted's, diving frequently and coming within range to be photographed.
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| Female Ring-necked Duck |
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| Female Ring-necked Duck |
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| Female Ring-necked Duck |
