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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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3 handsome Aylesbury ducks standing in a farm

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Hooded Merganser drake swimming

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Muscovy duck on a blue photographer's backdrop

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Red-crested Pochard

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Three female West of England Geese on grass

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In the Blog...

Delays with our magazine

Delays with our magazine

We were very disappointed to hear that the printworks contracted to produce our magazine suffered a major fire at their factory earlier this month. The team are pulling out all…
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It's Showtime again!

It's Showtime again!

Just a week to get your entries in to The Virtual Poultry Photo Shows 2020's Winter Fest. Simply join the group and submit your photos by following the instructions in…
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Did you enjoy our online show? Here's another one!

Did you enjoy our online...

Virtual showing has caught on with many clubs and societies, the Virtual Poultry Shows being one of the largest in the bird world. As a replacement for 'The National', VPS's…
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Forest Ducks

Forest Ducks

The Forest Duck is one of Belgium’s most beautiful breeds. It was created in 1890 by Sir Herman Bertrand. Unfortunately, almost all the Forest Ducks were slaughtered and eaten during…
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Eyeing you up?

Eyeing you up?

Very pale eyes seem to make that gaze all the more piercing! Though some species have pale eyes as an adult, they are often darker when the birds are young;…
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Handsome Heavies

Handsome Heavies

You asked us if we could have some online events whilst we cannot meet in person. Tom Davis hosted our first Facebook Live event today, 16th October, from Mudchute Farm…
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Like a duck to water?

Like a duck to water?

People ask how soon you can let a duckling onto water? Of course — wildfowl will swim as soon as they're fluffed-up. For the most aquatic tribes, swimming water from…
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With husbands in lockdown ...

With husbands in lockdown ...

With husbands in lockdown, some ducks have had to share their pond!
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Common Shelduck

Common Shelduck

Common Shelduck Tadorna tadorna is one of our most striking wild waterfowl and has fared well this winter. The BTO British Trust for Ornithology has published its latest WeBS -…
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The Egyptian Goose feral population is exploding, so we cannot allow them to breed.

The Egyptian Goose feral population...

The UK Invasive Alien Species (Enforcement and Permitting) Order 2019 came into force on Sunday 1st December. The Order implements requirements contained in EU Regulation 1143/2014 on Invasive Alien Species,…
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A bit of Khaki is still fashionable

A bit of Khaki is...

The Khaki Campbell is a well-known name today, good pure strains are worth preserving. Although there is a strict standard for exhibition birds, many generic brown ducks are mis-sold as…
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Penning perfection

Penning perfection

Well-prepared birds present well at shows, especially if they are calm and used to being handled. This Silver Bantam drake is getting a final wipe down before standing proud in…
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Latest News...

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.