I've got a Wigeon

[Cerinthe]

Well several Wigeon i think, i just cant see them but can hear them whistling to each other. This little chap was walking about on our duck pond ice but wouldn't let me get close enough for a really good picture.



Does anyone know if the ducks and drakes make the same whistling sound?

[Two_Sheds]

Males have a yellow head and pink breast: The RSPB: Wigeon

[hailtryfan]

Very cute, and apparently they taste lovely.

[Flummery]

Lovely little characters - shame to eat them!

[arpoet]

We get stock doves when the weather is taking a turn for the worse and today we got a pair of redwings just as it started snowing. We put lots of food out for the birds including apple peelings in a sheltered place where not much snow gets to. Apart from the the flying pigs we just love watching them feed.

[Cerinthe]

Very cute, and apparently they taste lovely.

Thats cruel

I've never seen a recipe for wigeon.

They all seem to have cleared off today, cant hear their whistling any more. They seem to like ice and thats melted today but it sounds as if it will be back tomorrow according to the forecast so perhaps they will be to.

[hailtryfan]

Thats cruel

I've never seen a recipe for wigeon.

Used to be eaten quite commonly in the past when they were more abundant. Bet they taste just like all ducks. Yummy!

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[Cerinthe]

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Crumbs, theres loads of them. 'Aint they posh as well

Makes you wonder what we're missing and no, i'm not going to catch one and cook it

[Headfry]

Loads of Wigeon at Slimbridge at the moment - We went on Sunday, very cold but it was a great day out! even got to see a snipe!