Much of Britain's breeding Gadwall likely trace to a single pair caught in a Norfolk decoy around 1850. Pinioned so they could not fly home they stayed to nest and others followed.

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Rob's choice of #BirdOfTheDay today is #BestOfTheMonth I think my best was this sweet little #Gadwall taken on 7th September, down by the river but I can't decide which side profile I like best. 😁 #birds

A gorgeous Gadwall swims on a pond covered in bright green algae for today's alternative #BirdOfTheDay theme of #Green - green in the background not on the bird
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A young female #Goosander has joined the #Gadwall in the #Mallard flock today 🙂 lovely to see. #birds

A little top heavy.
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A bit more of the sweet little #Gadwall from this morning ❤️ #Birds #Ducks

A very excited #Gadwall amongst the #Mallards again this morning. Love the sound he makes 😍. #birds

The lovely little #Gadwall came out of the river to give me a photo opportunity today 🥰 #birds

Saw this sweet little #Gadwall amongst the Mallards on the river this morning, he seems to be on his own. #birds 🥰