Some kind of ducks - they have black on them (lol)

I have cheated today as I took this pic on 17 April but it is here to continue my black theme which isn't very easy as I'm a colourful type of person and like pretty colours. I thought these little ducks who live in the moated area of Danish Camp were quite sweet and definitely worth an airing! If anyone know what kind they are, please let me know

[Judith Johnson]

Well they're very photogenic - and attractive too. Black must be hard at this time of year when everything is bursting with colour!

[Margaret Tryon]

Excellent shot Rosie. I seen one of these guys a few days ago here.

[carol white]

Lovely shot!!Can't find them in my RSPB book. Maybe they aren't British!!

[Rosie Kind]

@carolmw No I think they may be some sort of foreign exotic birds. Roy does have all sorts of wildfowl

[Mair]

They look like Hooded Merganser! I had failed to find them on RSPB website but I have found them here - http://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/NDG/Ducks/Merg/BRKHoodMerg.html

[katy]

I love these B&W ducks!! Good for you for sticking to the theme!

[Rosie Kind]

@mejbronant Thanks Mair - I believe you are right. Having looked at the web link you gave me, they certainly do look like Hooded Mergansers. You learn something new every day is a very true saying!

[Rosie Kind]

@grammyn Thanks Katy - it's not been an easy one!

[katy]

@rosiekind ;~} that was the whole idea! ;~}