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Garganey - Spatula querquedula Seen in 2009 in the bird sanctuary that was placed in the nature reserve of Het Zwin in Belgium. Now this sanctuary does not exist anymore. The birds were redistributed among different zoos in the country. Belgium,Garganey,Geotagged,Spatula querquedula,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Garganey - Spatula querquedula

Seen in 2009 in the bird sanctuary that was placed in the nature reserve of Het Zwin in Belgium. Now this sanctuary does not exist anymore. The birds were redistributed among different zoos in the country.

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The garganey is a small dabbling duck. It breeds in much of Europe and western Asia, but is strictly migratory, with the entire population moving to southern Africa, India, and Australasia in winter, where large flocks can occur.

Similar species: Ducks, Geese, Etc.
Species identified by Patomarazul
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By Patomarazul

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Uploaded Nov 14, 2022. Captured Apr 26, 2009 13:48 in 9977+66 Knokke-Heist, Belgium.
  • SP550UZ
  • f/4.3
  • 10/1600s
  • ISO80
  • 22.89mm