Minsmere, Suffolk, England
March 2005

The Garganey breeds in Eurasia from western Europe through the Mediterranean and central Europe, southern Siberia and up to the Pacific. It winters in Africa and southern and south-east Asia. It breeds in swamps, marshes and small lakes with emergent vegetation.

In the male the broad white supercilium and the brown breast contrasting with the grey flanks and white belly are the principle features. The second photo shows it to be about the same size as the Teals in front of it and considerably smaller than the Wigeon behind.