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Aythya Ferina Collection

On a misty morning at Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, a stunning European pochard (Aythya ferina) drake male emerges from the calm waters

Background imageAythya Ferina Collection: Pochard, 1777. Creator: Jabes Heenck

Pochard, 1777. Creator: Jabes Heenck
Pochard, 1777

Background imageAythya Ferina Collection: European pochard (Aythya ferina) drake male on a misty morning, Valkenhorst Nature Reserve

European pochard (Aythya ferina) drake male on a misty morning, Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands, May

Background imageAythya Ferina Collection: European pochard (Aythya ferina) flock in flight, Pusztaszer, Hungary, May 2008

European pochard (Aythya ferina) flock in flight, Pusztaszer, Hungary, May 2008

Background imageAythya Ferina Collection: Common Pochard Finland May, Aythya ferina

Common Pochard Finland May, Aythya ferina

Background imageAythya Ferina Collection: Common Pochard, Hungary May, Aythya ferina

Common Pochard, Hungary May, Aythya ferina

Background imageAythya Ferina Collection: Common Pochard, Aythya ferina

Common Pochard, Aythya ferina

Background imageAythya Ferina Collection: Female Common Pochard, Aythya ferina

Female Common Pochard, Aythya ferina

Background imageAythya Ferina Collection: Common Pochard wings streching, Aythya ferina, Italy

Common Pochard wings streching, Aythya ferina, Italy

Background imageAythya Ferina Collection: Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) male, Camargue, France

Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) male, Camargue, France

Background imageAythya Ferina Collection: Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) male, Provence, France

Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) male, Provence, France

Background imageAythya Ferina Collection: Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) male flying, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany

Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) male flying, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany

Background imageAythya Ferina Collection: Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) male, Castile-La Mancha, Spain

Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) male, Castile-La Mancha, Spain

Background imageAythya Ferina Collection: Pochard Aythya ferina taking off Norfolk April

Pochard Aythya ferina taking off Norfolk April

Background imageAythya Ferina Collection: Pochard Aythya ferina male Cley April

Pochard Aythya ferina male Cley April

Background imageAythya Ferina Collection: Pochard Aythya ferina male Cley Norfolk May

Pochard Aythya ferina male Cley Norfolk May

Background imageAythya Ferina Collection: Pochard Aythya ferina Glos UK winter

Pochard Aythya ferina Glos UK winter

Background imageAythya Ferina Collection: Pochard Aythya ferina male Northumberland UK winter

Pochard Aythya ferina male Northumberland UK winter

Background imageAythya Ferina Collection: Picture No. 11993248

Picture No. 11993248
Pochard - Male - Lancashire - UK Date:

Background imageAythya Ferina Collection: Illustration of male and female Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) ducks on Lake Burdur

Illustration of male and female Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) ducks on Lake Burdur

Background imageAythya Ferina Collection: Common Pochard -Aythya ferina-, drake in breeding plumage, Cham, Canton of Zug, Switzerland

Common Pochard -Aythya ferina-, drake in breeding plumage, Cham, Canton of Zug, Switzerland

Background imageAythya Ferina Collection: Common Pochard -Aythya ferina-, drake flapping its wings in water, Geneva, Genf, Switzerland

Common Pochard -Aythya ferina-, drake flapping its wings in water, Geneva, Genf, Switzerland

Background imageAythya Ferina Collection: Common Pochard -Aythya ferina- pair courting in shallow water, Burgenland, Austria

Common Pochard -Aythya ferina- pair courting in shallow water, Burgenland, Austria

Background imageAythya Ferina Collection: Common Pochard -Aythya ferina-, drake, Hungary

Common Pochard -Aythya ferina-, drake, Hungary

Background imageAythya Ferina Collection: Common Pochard -Aythya ferina-, drake taking off, Sarszentmiklos, Fejer megye, Hungary

Common Pochard -Aythya ferina-, drake taking off, Sarszentmiklos, Fejer megye, Hungary

Background imageAythya Ferina Collection: Pochard C015 / 6880

Pochard C015 / 6880
Pochard. Common pochard (Aythya ferina) on water. This diving duck is found in temperate northern Europe and Asia, where it feeds on aquatic plants, molluscs, insects and small fish

Background imageAythya Ferina Collection: Common pochard, 19th century artwork C013 / 6396

Common pochard, 19th century artwork C013 / 6396
Common pochard (Aythya ferina). Plate 186 from Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841) by William MacGillivray

Background imageAythya Ferina Collection: Aythya ferina, common pochard

Aythya ferina, common pochard
Plate 20 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Background imageAythya Ferina Collection: Pochard duck

Pochard duck (Aythya ferina) splashing in the water. This diving duck is found throughout northern Europe from the British Isles to Russia



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On a misty morning at Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, a stunning European pochard (Aythya ferina) drake male emerges from the calm waters. Its vibrant plumage glistens in the soft light, creating an ethereal scene that captures the essence of this magnificent species. In Pusztaszer, Hungary, during May 2008, a flock of European pochards takes flight. Their synchronized movements create a mesmerizing spectacle against the backdrop of clear blue skies. This moment showcases their incredible agility and adaptability as they navigate through vast open spaces. Picture No. 11993248 portrays a striking Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) male in Camargue, France. With its fiery red head contrasting against its sleek black body, it stands out amongst its surroundings with undeniable grace and elegance. Journeying to Provence, France, we encounter another captivating Common Pochard male. Its regal appearance is accentuated by the serene setting it finds itself in – an idyllic reflection of nature's beauty. In Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, we witness the awe-inspiring sight of a Common Pochard male taking flight. Its powerful wings propel it into the sky with effortless ease as it embarks on yet another adventure across vast landscapes. Castile-La Mancha in Spain provides us with yet another glimpse into the world males. Here we find one displaying its unique features amidst picturesque scenery – an emblematic representation of wildlife thriving harmoniously within diverse ecosystems. From Cley in Norfolk to Northumberland in winter months or Glos UK to Finland during May; these locations serve as temporary homes for Aythya ferina males seeking refuge during colder seasons or venturing towards new territories for breeding purposes. Their resilience and ability to adapt make them true survivors amidst changing environments.