Southern pochard eggs for 20 to 28 days. Once the eggs hatch, the mother leads them immediately to water. The southern pochard eats mainly aquatic plants, which it finds when diving. Also, the adults tend to feed on larvae, pupae, aquatic animals, and plant material. Southern pochard The southern pochard ("Netta erythrophthalma") is a species of duck, and a member of the genus "Netta". There are two subspecies, the South American (southern) pochard "N. e. erythrophthalma" (Wied-Neuwied, 1833) and the African (southern) pochard "N. e. brunnea" (Eyton, 1838). The South American pochard has a fragmented range and is found from Colombia, Venezuela,
Bird netting of a barrier to their diving into the ponds. Bird netting is one of the most effective and long lasting ways of bird proofing buildings and other structures against all urban bird species. It provides a discreet and impenetrable barrier that protects premises without harming the birds. Bird netting can be particularly effective for large open areas such as roofs and loading bays. Design considerations include the type and material of the fixings utilized and the bird species requiring exclusion. Miners will use chemical agents to extract minerals or metals from crushed rocks. These harmful chemical agents must be confined