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Ferruginous Duck at Pugney's
12/12/09 at 19:15:00
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I've heard conflicting views in recent days as to whether the Ferruginous Duck - which has been at Pugney's CP for some time - is or is not an escapee.  I've heard one report that the bird has a ring which makes it out as part of a collection, but another which suggests that it does not have a ring.  Does anyone know if a consensus has been reached on this ?
  
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Re: Ferruginous Duck at Pugney's
Reply #1 - 12/12/09 at 20:24:36
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I'm fairly certain that it has been confirmed that it doesn't have a ring Phil. It has been on Birdguides consistently since it turned up and they would have clearly indicated if the bird was suggested to be carrying a ring.

There are some photos on Birdforum and probably on Surfbirds so you can also make your own mind up.

What the actual provenance of the bird is I don't know, however, and might well be open to conjecture.

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Re: Ferruginous Duck at Pugney's
Reply #2 - 12/13/09 at 12:13:14
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Martin Garner reckons it's probably a 1st-winter. If so then that might add a bit more weight to the idea of it being a genuine vagrant.
  
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