Inspired by Geese
The BWA’s latest Waterfowl magazine went to press this week. A chance conversation about wakeful Roman Geese led
19th August 2021
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Non-native species
A number of members asked us about an email they have received recently from Animal and Plant Health
23rd July 2021
Wetlands International launches new Waterbird Population Portal
The Waterbird Populations Portal (WPP) launches on 29th June. WPP is an online interactive platform that will make available
26th June 2021
Dr Paul Johnsgard RIP
We are sad to report the passing of Dr Paul Johnsgard – renowned author of more than 30
10th June 2021
In the Blog...
Bird brains and beady eyes
Birds use their large, prominent eyes to search for food and detect predators. They can see objects in fine detail two-and-a-half to three times farther away than people can, and their…
Are you a webbie?
What would you call a bunch of enthusiasts who love ducks, geese and swans? We are paddling into the competition season with a search for a brilliant word. Comment on…
The right thing to do
As a hgv driver, Rupert Stephenson's day job takes him to many places, one of those last week was Stratford upon Avon. 'I was emptying bins along the river area,…
Black and Blue
The colours we see can sometimes be just an illusion. The White-headed Duck's bill is bone, supporting a thin layer of living tissue which is then covered again with a…
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…
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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.
