New Zealand Scaup or Papango

Remember this little dive - it was made from a New Zealand Scaup.

Sociable birds, non-agressive in behaviour and relatively approachable. Scaup are easily distinguished from other ducks by their squat, dark, glossy bodies and the males have little bright yellow eyes, while the females are a modest, generally brown colour, including their button-brown eyes. Calls are usually soft, musical chittering sounds and a series of muted whistles from males. They are my favourite ducks.

Lovely day to be in the sun providing your sheltered from that cool breeze, soon chills you down reminding us that winter is still just hanging on by a thread. A relaxing day at home for hubby and I.