Having looked at this picture again (several times.....lol).....
I don\'t think it IS duck.
Looks more like a Coot.
The Coot ( Fulica atra) is a member of the Rallidae family and is related to the Moorhen.
\"Ducks\" have webbed feet, but the Coot has lobes (not as nice as the lobes exhibited by the lady in the foreground, granted).
[Edited on 18/12/2004 by TC]