Pintail Perspectives

Once again we have a beautiful Autumn day and probably the best October weather for years.
Our migrant Pintail is still enjoying the river and the company of the swans and Mallards.

His new plumage is striking and virtually complete.

Pintail Eclipse

Our migrant Pintail is still with us and enjoying the excellent food on offer, wild bird seed, wheat, and poultry pellets.

Originally I thought this was a female but now believe it's a male in eclipse, it appears to be changing and shedding feathers.

If it stays all winter It should develop more striking plumage, I shall watch it closely 

since we both have the daily ritual of meeting for a feed !