Ruddy Duck Surprise

 With attempts to exterminate the UK Ruddy Duck population, it was a surprise to hear of one at Little Marlow on 29th February, found by Graham Smith and Tony James.  The bird remained the following day but was absent on 2nd March.

Ruddy Duck - Female

 showing why the family of ducks are called "Stifftails"

The last record of one at this site was on 13th March 2011.