American Wigeon Anas americana

A rare vagrant in the UK from North America. Individuals are found in Norfolk most years, usually among flocks of Eurasian Wigeons. The first two photos below show one such individual and the other two show birds in their native North American range.

 

American Wigeon, Holkham, 17-Jan-04 American Wigeon, Holkham, 17-Jan-04

male American Wigeon with (Eurasian) Wigeons, Holkham (Norfolk, UK), 17th January 2004

 

American Wigeon, Boundary Bay, 8-Sep-06 American Wigeon, Emerald Lake, 17-Sep-06

American Wigeon, Boundary Bay (BC, Canada), 8th September 2006

 

American Wigeons, Emerald Lake (BC, Canada), 17th September 2006