Black East Indies duck

[Chocky]

These beautiful ducks can be found in various places in the UK . These are two among several at Bicton Gardens near Sidmouth and There are several at Dawlish . These are likely to be cross bread with Mallards as they have Yellow (Banana) beaks
Here is some info on them
Black East Indies ducks/Domestic waterfowl Club

[rolf]

Nice photos Beryl, they are very attractive ducks, haven't seen one before.

[Catherine]

Beautiful green irridescence on their necks, Beryl.

Nice shots!

[Chocky]

Thank you. They are a you say Beautiful and these are free as are the ones at Dawlish. They are quite large and some of the larger greenish Hybrid Mallards are a case of inter breading with these Which were bread from Mallards to begin with