Bird Sighting
Pochard
Aythya ferina · Anatidae (Ducks, Swans and Geese)
02/01/2022 · Elton Hall Flash, Central area
- Date
- 02/01/2022
- Location
- Elton Hall Flash
- Recording area
- Central area
- Grid reference
- SJ 7246 5957
- Observer
- admin
Grid reference: SJ 7246 5957 53.13262, -2.41300 Open in OpenStreetMap
Pochard in our records
- Records
- 6
- First recorded
- 25/04/2021
- Last recorded
- 01/01/2026
- Places
- Maw Green Tip, Pump House Flash, Elton Hall Flash
Other recent records
About the Pochard
The common pochard (; Aythya ferina), known simply as pochard in the United Kingdom, is a medium-sized diving duck in the family Anatidae. It is widespread across the Palearctic. It breeds primarily in Scandinavia and the steppe regions of Siberia, and winters farther south and west.
- Conservation status (IUCN)
- Vulnerable
- Wingspan
- 77 cm
- Weight
- 66 g
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