The Eurasian widgeon Mareca penelope is a gregarious bird of open wetlands, such as wet grassland or marshes with some taller vegetation, and usually feeds by dabbling for plant food or grazing. Small numbers breed in central and northern Scotland and northern England, but great numbers of widgeon arrive to overwinter in Britain from Iceland, Scandinavia and Russia.
Alan was a graphic designer for 40 years but his passion for wildlife photography took over 20 years ago. He has been the recipient of around 20 international and national awards since living in Gwynedd, North Wales. His work has been published in many magazines and on greeting cards and calendars over the years.
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