Hello! In this guide, we will introduce you to some of our most common British ducks, geese and swans, and help you learn a little bit about them. Are you ready? Let’s get started …
Barnacle Goose
Brent Goose
Canada Goose
White-fronted Goose
Greylag Goose
Egyptian Goose
Berwick's Swan
Mute Swan
Whooper Swan
Common Scoter
Eider
Gadwall
Garganey
Goldeneye
Goosander
Long-tailed Duck
Mallard
Mandarin
Pintail
Pochard
Merganser
Ruddy Duck
Scaup
Shelduck
Shoveler
Smew
Teal
Tufted Duck
Velvet Scoter
Wigeon
A little background on ducks and geese
Did you know there are two types of ducks – diving ducks and dabbling ducks.