The ring-necked duck usually inhabits North America – Canada, Alaska, and the northern part of the USA. It is a rare visitor to European countries; Estonians have reported one sighting in 2009 whereas Lithuania has no reported sightings of the duck.
Bird-watcher Māris Jaunzemis caught the visitor on duck tape in Saldus municipality, Sātiņi pond. Anyone who spots an unusual bird can report it to the nature portal Dabasdati.lv.
