British Waterfowl Association National 2015

By: Tim Daniels
November 4, 2015
Updated: 9 years ago

As always, it was a pleasure to visit the British Watefowl Association National Waterfowl Exhibition held at Moreton Morrell, Warwickshire last Sunday 1st November. This has been an annual date in my diary to see some of the best domestic waterfowl in the UK, together with a chance to catch up with friends, old and new.

This year, there were nearly 500 birds entered. The Championship Judge was Malcolm Thompson who also judged the juniors and eggs with Christopher Marler judging Geese, Roy Pryce on the Heavy and Light Ducks, Richard Sadler on Indian Runners, Anthony Stanway and Sue Bray-Hinchliffe on Calls and Bantam Ducks.

Heavy and Light Duck Judge Roy Pryce.

Geese Judge Christopher Marler with steward.

As well as the usual classes for waterfowl, this year, the show also had a photo competition which showed off some amazing photos taken by members and was judged by Rupert Stephenson.

Marcus Walker and Rupert Stephenson admire member’s photos.

Rupert Stephenson and I were pleased to be invited to take some photos again this year which we managed with the help of Tom Davis who brought the birds up to the photo booth for us. Here are some of the main prize winners:

Photos

Sebastopol Goose that one Best in Show at the BWA National 2015. Owned by Steve Dace.

Bali Duck — Bali that won Best Light Duck at the BWA National 2015. Owned by Richard Sadler.

Muscovy Duck. Best Heavy Duck at the BWA National 2015. Owned by Charles Holtam.

Mallard Call Duck. Reserve Champion at the British Waterfowl Association National 2015. Owned by Val Kitt.

Silver Indian Runner Duck. Best Indian Runner at the British Waterfowl National 2015. Owned by Chgris and Mike Ashton.

Apricot Call Duck. Best Junior at the BWA National 2015. Owned by William Meyers.

Brecon Buff Goose. Best Goose at the BWA National 2015. Owned by Chris and Mike Ashton.

Black East Indian Duck — Black East Indian. Best Bantam Duck at the BWA National 2015. Owned by Laura Ewan.

Cayuga Duck — Cayuga Reserve Best Heavy at the BWA National 2015. Owned by K Brown.

Results

Here are the main results, courtesy of the British Waterfowl Association.

Award	Result
Champion Young Exhibitor – Rosettes by Brenda Trophy	William Mayers
Best Egg Trophy	Peter Hayford
Champion Duck -Fancy Fowl Trophy	Val Kitt
Champion Drake -Fancy Fowl Trophy	Charles Holtom
Champion Goose – Marler Trophy	C & M Ashton
Champion Gander – Marler Trophy	Steven Dace
Champion Duck or Drake Trophy – Ackroyd Trophy	Val Kitt
Champion Goose or Gander Trophy	Steven Dace
Reserve Champion Trophy	Val Kitt
Supreme Champion Trophy	Steven Dace

Prizes galore….! Hope to see you there next year?

Tim Daniels

Tim is the founder of the poultry keeper website and lives in Herefordshire, UK. He is passionate about poultry and keeps a range of different chickens, ducks, geese and quail.

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