Did you know it’s World Elephant Day? Critically Endangered African Forest Elephants share their dense rain forest habitat and surrounding areas with several waterfowl. In the Congo Basin you’ll
Have you ever wondered why breeders use raised cages for rearing young birds? Feather quality is essential for waterfowl and the ability to dry out and be comfortable makes all
There’s a sweet spot when you can fit a closed ring of the correct size. It may only be a few days and the age differs for each breed and
There’s no doubt that plants growing through an overhead net softens it’s appearance, but they will shorten the life if the net. Climbers such as hops, clematis and jasmine are
Clean water is really enjoyed by waterfowl. With continued high temperatures, here are tips to help waterfowl feel more comfortable: • Watch your birds and see where they choose
Who do you think you are? Ancestry of our domestic ducks comes down to just 2 species; the Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) and the Muscovy, pictured here. The wild
Goslings spend most of their time eating when they aren’t sleeping.
As the summer progresses, the nutritional content of the grass gets lower, so grazing birds will seek out the youngest growing shoots, often close to the pond.
Ducks moult twice a year and some of our most colourful are losing their finery. The summer moult after breeding sees the drakes taking on a less conspicuous plumage,
Now we have our first real tropical spell of the year, here are a few tips to help your waterfowl feel more comfortable: • Most waterfowl will cope fine as
Z is for Z chromosome. Birds’ sex chromosomes are Z and W, compared to humans who have X and Y sex chromosomes. The egg determines the sex of the offspring
Pal -Mates …weekend web tip Y s for Yellow Belly and Yap Yap Yap!. The colour genetics of the Yellow Belly Call are not fully investigated, but these delightful little
X is for Xanthophyll. Yes it’s a bit of a mouthful, but this is the pigment responsible for the yellow colour in egg yolks, and some of the yellows in
The BWA offers members a wide range of services and facilities to help you get more enjoyment from waterfowl.
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