Ducks, Geese & Swans in Northamptonshire

27 species matching this filter.

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Northamptonshire's network of reservoirs, gravel pits and river valleys provides excellent habitat for 27 species of ducks, geese and swans. The county's inland waterways attract a wonderful variety of wildfowl, from resident Greylag Geese and Gadwall to winter visitors such as Eurasian Wigeon, Goldeneye and Greater White-fronted Goose. Notable species also include the striking Mandarin Duck and the increasingly established Egyptian Goose, alongside less common visitors like Barnacle Goose and Common Merganser.

Ruddy Duck
Ruddy DuckSmallest · 35cm
to
Whooper Swan
Whooper SwanLargest · 165cm
Ranges from the Ruddy Duck (35cm) to the Whooper Swan (165cm)15 year-round residents

Showing 24–27 of 27 species

Smew

Smew

Mergellus albellusLC

A rare and elegant winter visitor to the county's reservoirs and gravel pits, most likely during cold spells from November to March.

Nov–Mar

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Tufted Duck

Tufted Duck

Aythya fuligulaLC

A common resident diving duck found on reservoirs, gravel pits and park lakes throughout the year. Breeds readily in the county.

Year-round

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Tundra Swan

Tundra Swan

Cygnus columbianusLC

A rare winter visitor, occasionally turning up on larger reservoirs in November and December during cold spells.

Nov–Dec

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Whooper Swan

Whooper Swan

Cygnus cygnusLC

A rare passage visitor, occasionally seen on reservoirs and flooded fields in midwinter and during October movements.

Oct–Jan

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