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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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Three female West of England Geese on grass

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In the Blog...

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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Check out a diminutive diver

Check out a diminutive diver

This tiny, attractive Sea Duck is a congener of the Goldeneyes; all 3 species are less marine than some in this Tribe. The Bufflehead, Bucephala albeola, is a widespread breeding…
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Just Quackers

Just Quackers

Who'd have thought so many people would check out our seven-second clip of a shouty Call Duck? 14,913 so far, making it our biggest hitter so far since launching our…
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Franconian Goose is our Cover Story

Franconian Goose is our Cover...

Our domestic birds have mostly arisen through selective breeding, to feed a growing population. The Franconian Goose is an old breed that developed along the flood plains of the winding…
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Steller's Eider

Steller's Eider

British Waterfowl Association Steller's Eider drakes — Zoe Brodie-James The smallest of the eiders, its genus Polysticta is monotypic — having a sole member. Along with the other eiders, it is…
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32nd Champion Waterfowl Exhibition well up to scratch

32nd Champion Waterfowl Exhibition well...

Huge congratulations to Anthony Stanway, whose Crested Duck scooped the accolade of Supreme Show Champion. Planning is already underway for next year. First Sunday in November 2020: save the date…
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After the Lord Mayor’s Show…

After the Lord Mayor’s Show…

After the Lord Mayor's Show... Reserve Show Champion, Embden gander from John Richards waits patiently for his return. John, our past President was busy helping with the clear-up operation.
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Are you ready for colder weather?

Are you ready for colder...

Ice and snow present challenges to birds, particularly as many waterfowl are outside all year. Frostbite is a real danger to webbed feet, especially where there is no natural cover…
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Long-tailed Duck

Long-tailed Duck

British Waterfowl Association Long-tailed Drake - Zoe Brodie-James Keeping the Long-tailed Duck is a challenge. Clean cool water is a must and they like to be in the company of…
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Shiny is not just for Strictly

Shiny is not just for...

Most of our domestic breeds of duck are descended from the Mallard Anas platyrhynchos. This breed takes its name from Cayuga Lake (which is itself named after the native Cayuga…
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Latest News...

General Licences

Following public consultation, and on advice from Natural England, DEFRA have re-issued the General Licence WML-GL36. This permits the

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12th July 2019

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.