Tufted Duck

The Tufted Duck is a widespread common fresh water duck that can be found in ponds and lakes throughout Ireland.  There may be good numbers of them around but that has never stopped them being one of my favourite ducks, they just look amazing when seen up close, well the male does but as with many birds the female is a touch on the brown and dull side.

These ducks are part of the small group that can be found on the ponds at Bushy Park, Dublin.