White faced Whistling duck-Dendrocygna viduata,

***Chocky*** · 09-06-2008, 06:24 PM

Here is a beautiful Whistling duck . It comes from South America and Africa south of the Sahara

**Merlin** · 09-06-2008, 09:22 PM

So where have you been today Beryl?

Pete.

***Chocky*** · 09-06-2008, 09:56 PM

Dawlish . There is a brook in the middle of the main road , a flood relief brook that runs into the see and as it is fairly close the the Exe Estuary all sorts of bird stop off and quite a few stay

**Merlin** · 09-06-2008, 10:22 PM

Interesting you should reply 'Dawlish' Beryl. Its years ago (probably 30+) we visited here on a holiday in Devon and I distinctly remember the stream you mention which runs down the middle of the road. For all these years I had no idea it served the useful purpose of a flood relief, thinking it was simply an 'ornamental' feature, and a good one at that......learn something every day don't you.

Thanks for that Beryl.

Pete.

***Chocky*** · 09-06-2008, 10:31 PM

It is actually a natural rivulet, it was reconstructed in the early 19th century to reduce the possibility of flooding and to provide some control by the introduction of small weirs. Running though the town, it is bridged at several places to provide pedestrian and vehicle crossing. It is home to many waterfowl, including the famous Black Swan, and to fish such as Trout.

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Merlin Regular Member Info Real name: Pete Location: N W England Gallery: 6 Equipment: Nothing but my notebook which is one of the most important parts of birding. To go out without it (which I only ever did once) is like going out without your pants on. I've never understood why I responded to the 'Cameras and Equipment' question in this way because in reality I own a Leica Telescope with eyepieces, Zeiss Binoculars, and a Manfrotto Tripod all of which cost a positive fortune. Posts: 789 Join Date: Mar 2008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	So where have you been today Beryl? Pete.

09-06-2008, 10:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
Merlin Regular Member Info Real name: Pete Location: N W England Gallery: 6 Equipment: Nothing but my notebook which is one of the most important parts of birding. To go out without it (which I only ever did once) is like going out without your pants on. I've never understood why I responded to the 'Cameras and Equipment' question in this way because in reality I own a Leica Telescope with eyepieces, Zeiss Binoculars, and a Manfrotto Tripod all of which cost a positive fortune. Posts: 789 Join Date: Mar 2008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Interesting you should reply 'Dawlish' Beryl. Its years ago (probably 30+) we visited here on a holiday in Devon and I distinctly remember the stream you mention which runs down the middle of the road. For all these years I had no idea it served the useful purpose of a flood relief, thinking it was simply an 'ornamental' feature, and a good one at that......learn something every day don't you. Thanks for that Beryl. Pete.

Thames valley birds - Non-indigenous species, escapees, specimens and pets For those animals not living in the wild. White faced Whistling duck-Dendrocygna viduata,

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