Ring-necked Duck. Aythya collaris.

February 24th 2008, Mell Quarry, Co Louth.

1st winter male.

Ring-necked Duck. Aythya collaris.

February 24th 2008, Mell Quarry, Co Louth.

1st winter male.

Ring-necked Duck. Aythya collaris.

February 24th 2008, Mell Quarry, Co Louth.

1st winter male.

Ring-necked Duck. Aythya collaris.

February 24th 2008, Mell Quarry, Co Louth.

1st winter male.

Ring-necked Duck. Aythya collaris.

February 24th 2008, Mell Quarry, Co Louth.

1st winter male.

Ring-necked Duck. Aythya collaris.

February 24th 2008, Mell Quarry, Co Louth.

1st winter male.

You can see the lower body juvenile feathers here indicating this is a 1st yr.