Identifying female dabbling ducks

Ducks are usually easy to identify, but the females can be more challenging. Many of our familiar dabbling ducks have subtly-plumaged brown females which, on first glance, appear similar. This workshop will help you tell them apart with confidence.

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Raptor ID (2 sessions, Wednesdays 7pm)

The training will consist of two weekly online sessions of about 2 hours each, complemented by supported self-study exercises which will be provided after each session. The training will be run by BTO staff members Nick...

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Identifying female dabbling ducks

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