This female Redhead was found by Brian Power on 24th January, but may have been present since the previous November. It was keeping company with up to 7 Ring-necked Duck at times, and notably, no Tufted Ducks. The first Kerry record, and only the second Irish recorrd, after one on Cape Clear in July 2003.
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| Female Redhead, Lough Yganavan, 26th January 2026 (David O'Connor). |
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| Female Redhead, Lough Yganavan, 26th January 2026 (David O'Connor). This image shows the distinctive white flecking on the back of the crown, a feature apparently unique among female diving duck, and helping separate it from the very similar female Pochard. |
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| Female Redhead, Lough Yganavan, 26th January 2026 (David O'Connor). |
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| Male and female Ring-necked Duck, Lough Yganavan, 26th January 2026 (David O'Connor). Up to seven Ring-neckeds were present in recent days, and a Lesser Scaup put in an appearance on 31st January. |
