Saturday, March 11, 2017

Another Green-winged Teal Visit

Had a nice surprise while touring the lakes. A pair of Green-winged Teal were visiting Lake Emerald. More of a pond just off the through street.

Green-winged Teal

They were feeding right at the shoreline not far from the curb.

Green-winged Teal

They didn't seem to mind me too much. They finished probing the mud and then just swam about in front of me.

Green-winged Teal

I finally had the good fortune to have some awesome light. Usually, I find them when it is raining or super cloudy.

Green-winged Teal

But even in poor light , I love to find them. They are so rare, especially in a downtown. environment.

Green-winged Teal

The head feathers of the male always blow me away.

Green-winged Teal

Took a quick run through the cemetary and the Bald Eagle chicks are now up on the edge of the nest. It won't be long before they start to 'branch'.

Bald Eagle

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