Tufted duck
This comical little duck lives up to its name – look out for the black tuft of feathers on its head!
Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
This comical little duck lives up to its name – look out for the black tuft of feathers on its head!
Instead of draining, make the waterlogged or boggy bits of garden work for nature, and provide a valuable habitat.
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