Ducks
'World’s rarest duck' returns to ancestral home
The Madagascar pochard, previously thought to have been extinct, has returned to its ancestral home on Lake Alaotra in Madagascar, where it was last seen more than 30 years ago.
Ducks of the UK: how to identify, behaviours and when to see them
Birdwatcher and writer Marianne Taylor explains which species are regularly seen here, and their various feeding methods.
What is moult-migration?
Moult migration occurs when birds need to replace their flight feathers, and occurs at traditional sites.
Which of our wintering ducks come from Russia?
Ornithologist Mike Toms reveals which of our winter ducks come from Russia.
Wildlife to see in Alaska and the best places to go
If you can withstand the cold, the sparsely populated US state of Alaska is known for its diverse terrain and abundant wildlife.
How to identify moulting ducks
Drakes lie low in their ‘eclipse’ plumage in midsummer. It can be tricky to identify moulting ducks, so here is our illustrated identification guide for 12 UK species.