During winter and spring male Pochards have bright reddish-brown heads, black breasts and tail, and a light grey body. The female is brown with a greyish body and light cheeks. Pochards dive and search for molluscs and insects in the mud. After visiting the silt bottom they are sometimes left with mud on their face. They also feed on plants, seeds and small fish.

© Raymond Small TQ4792 20/03/2018

© Raymond Small TQ4792 18/10/2016

© Raymond Small TQ4792 18/10/2016