What are these?

Sunday November 7, 2010 by Jane B

Flying over Parwich today – JF-S

on Monday November 8, 2010 at 7:24 pm | Reply Graham J

John………………….they’re birds……….
on Tuesday November 9, 2010 at 8:32 am | Reply John F-S

I must get my eyes tested. J.F-S.
on Tuesday November 9, 2010 at 9:25 am | Reply Stuart Chambers

GADWALL. A surface feeding duck. I saw these too, flying over between Townhead House and Parwich Hill quacking nicely towards Tom’s Barn. Identification 20″ smaller head than the Mallard, a grey body,black rear white speculum in flight. Very visible in flight when white belly contrasts with with black tail-coverts. Flight like Mallard but wings are more pointed. Voice ‘ kaaak-kaaak-kak-kak-kak. Sound familiar?
on Wednesday November 10, 2010 at 3:46 am | Reply Patti B

Crikey Stuart….didn’t know you were such an expert on birds! (Feathered variety that is) I am impressed!
on Wednesday November 10, 2010 at 2:07 pm | Reply Kevin S

Ditto. I spend several frustrating hours on Google Image Search and couldn’t even get close. Yes, I know how sad that was! But imagine my excitement (and rapid disappointment) when Graham’s comment appeared.
on Wednesday November 10, 2010 at 6:52 pm | Reply John F-S

Thanks Stuart.Now known as Stuart Gadwell. Cheers John F-S.