Plan ahead and reduce the risk of avian flu
The UK’s Chief Veterinary Officers are encouraging poultry keepers to take action now to reduce the risk of
12th October 2021
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4th October 2021
Remembering David Kinsman
Sadly we have to report that long-standing member, David J J Kinsman, passed away earlier this month. As
21st September 2021
Naturalised UK Barnacle Geese
Some Barnacle Geese (Branta leucopsis) stay here all year rather than returning to Svalbard or Greenland to breed.
7th September 2021
In the Blog...
Something to say
News of a talking duck is not new, but the Australian Musk Duck Biziura lobata is a recent subject. The repertoire of this species includes many sounds that the birds…
No messing
The sharp, horn-covered bony projection on the wrist joint of some waterfowl is known as the Carpal spur. It is there for fighting! The Magellanic Steamerduck (Tachyeres pternes) and the…
Plump and pleasing
One of our most popular show classes is the heavy Pekin Duck. We regularly attract a large number of entries and hope to see some of these great birds at…
Wild or just escaped?
The stunning Baikal Teal (Sibirionetta formosa) is a firm favourite for many, but it's only a generation or 2 since it was considered difficult to breed and so commanded a…
Emerald Green
The Green Pygmy Goose (Nettapus pulchellus) is a little jewel found exclusively in Northern Australia and southern New Guinea. It's an extremely rare bird in captivity, but the wild population…
Big and beautiful
The Western Boreal Forest in Canada and the United States is the largest intact forest remaining on our planet. Fitting that one of the largest flying birds — the Trumpeter…
Dreaming of Redheads?
The North American counterpart of our Common Pochard Aythya ferina, the Redhead A. americana breeds across the Prairie Pothole Region. It winters predominately in coastal areas along the Gulf of…
Protecting a mate
A gander will often stand between his mate and potential threats, his head down in a defensive posture. Here a male Czech Goose shows this primitive expression of aggression and…
Who would be the 'Zorro'...
If someone referred to 'Zorro' ducks, would they mean the Silver Teal? Also known as the Versicolor Teal, this attractive little duck is widely distributed in South America. Or maybe…
She's my girl...
This Pied Pomeranian gander is boldly defending his goose whilst she incubates. He rarely approaches the nest, but keeps visual and vocal contact with her. This breed also occurs in…
Big shelduck, big attitude
Most species of the tribe Tadornini are found in the Southern Hemisphere; shelducks being more aquatic than sheldgeese. The Australian Shelduck Tadorna tadornoides is a large rusty-brown duck with large…
German Pekins
The Pekin Duck we know today as an exhibition bird nearly died out in Britain, saved only by importations from Europe to bolster the bloodstock. Hence we call them German…
About the British Waterfowl Association
The BWA is an association of enthusiasts interested in keeping, breeding and conserving all kinds of waterfowl — wildfowl, domestic ducks and geese. We are dedicated to education about waterfowl and their conservation, as well as to raising the standards of keeping and breeding ducks, geese and swans in captivity. Join us for a wide range of services and facilities to help you get more enjoyment from waterfowl. We welcome beginners through to experts.
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Conservation
Promoting better knowledge of waterfowl habitat and the need for its protection. Recognising significant achievements and contributions by members and supporting all who share our interest.
Education
Providing learning material to schools and exhibitors about waterfowl and their place in farming systems. Extending the knowledge of keepers to enable the highest standards of welfare and husbandry.
Preservation
Promoting accurate exhibition standards of domestic waterfowl. Champion Waterfowl Exhibition and maintenance of a confidential database with Breed Registrars of British traditional breeds.
