Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Green-winged Teal

 Female Green-winged Teal (Anas carolinensis)

Green-winged teals are small ducks that like shallow ponds and marshes. A few breed in a marsh near where I live. They are among the last ducks to migrate south in the fall and the first to return in the spring. Some may still be here in December.


They are the smallest North American dabbling ducks. This time of year they feast on the seeds of grasses and sedges.

Female and male

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49 comments:

  1. AndyOctober 21, 2014 at 4:47 AM

    I have never seen one before. Once you see that green spot there's no mistaken them.

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  2. The CrankyOctober 21, 2014 at 4:55 AM

    What brilliant colour! First time I've seen one. =)

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  3. eileeninmdOctober 21, 2014 at 5:17 AM

    Pretty shots of the GW Teal.. The green really pops.. Have a great day!

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  4. RevrunnerOctober 21, 2014 at 6:07 AM

    Gives quite a different meaning to "the wearing of the green". :-)

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  5. KateOctober 21, 2014 at 7:13 AM

    That is really, really green! They must be hearty little birds. Probably Irish as Revrunner has pointed out.

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  6. MersadOctober 21, 2014 at 7:16 AM

    Amazing colors and reflections.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  7. MadSnapperOctober 21, 2014 at 7:24 AM

    that greeen marking is truly beautiful. i like the last one of the loving couple because it shows wing and head colors.. so beautiful

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  8. DarlaOctober 21, 2014 at 7:35 AM

    What a beautiful green, makes them stand out.

    Darla

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  9. William KendallOctober 21, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    I can't recall seeing them here. They're beauties.

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  10. PerthDailyPhotoOctober 21, 2014 at 8:37 AM

    I've seen the green wing feathers many times EG but this is a first time I've seen the green head feathers, lovely shots.

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  11. TexWisGirlOctober 21, 2014 at 9:42 AM

    great shots! mine are always so far away.

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  12. JudyOctober 21, 2014 at 9:48 AM

    They are pretty little things!! I love that iridescent green on the wing!!! I wonder if there are some here - small ducks that fly off before I can tell what they are...

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  13. Sharon WagnerOctober 21, 2014 at 9:53 AM

    Boy, that spot of green is so bright.

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  14. LowellOctober 21, 2014 at 10:09 AM

    What fine photos! If these guys migrate south I don't think they make it to Florida. I'm sure I would have noticed that bright splash of green!

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  15. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"October 21, 2014 at 10:21 AM

    We have our own Teal over here which is a very similar bird. Neat little birds. The collective name for a number of teal is "a spring of teal" by the way, as a matter of fact, in case anyone's interested.

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  16. Linda W.October 21, 2014 at 10:33 AM

    Nice shots! Such a pretty duck.

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  17. Phil SladeOctober 21, 2014 at 11:17 AM

    Great shots and very instructive since they can turn up in the UK where they mix in with Common Teal.

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  18. Sylvia KOctober 21, 2014 at 11:23 AM

    Such terrific, beautiful captures, EG, as always! I've never seen one of these and I love that little splash of color!! Hope your week is off to a great start! Enjoy!

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  19. Adam JonesOctober 21, 2014 at 11:24 AM

    Super close ups and so colourful.

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  20. A Colorful WorldOctober 21, 2014 at 11:46 AM

    That's a beautiful bright green! Both are just beautiful!

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  21. Ginny HartzlerOctober 21, 2014 at 11:57 AM

    They are SO pretty! And small and cute! The green is beautiful. They remind me of mallards, except they are green instead of blue.

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  22. Margaret Birding For PleasureOctober 21, 2014 at 12:46 PM

    A lovely duck to see.Great that you were able to shot of the speculum colour.

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  23. RedPatOctober 21, 2014 at 1:08 PM

    A handsome couple and great pics, EG!

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  24. JoOctober 21, 2014 at 1:25 PM

    Beautiful beyond words. You managed to photograph that diagnostic green speculum so well. Have a great day. Jo

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  25. Maude LynnOctober 21, 2014 at 1:50 PM

    Pretty little ducks!

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  26. UnknownOctober 21, 2014 at 2:13 PM

    Beautiful ducks. What a bright green colour.

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  27. PaulaOctober 21, 2014 at 2:28 PM

    Beautiful ducks!

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  28. HalcyonOctober 21, 2014 at 2:35 PM

    From fake ducks yesterday to real ones today. Love all the detail in these shots. You should be published in a nature or birding magazine (if you aren't already).

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  29. Crafty Green PoetOctober 21, 2014 at 3:17 PM

    I love these teals, the way their green wing patches glow in the sun, just beautiful

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  30. Craver ViiOctober 21, 2014 at 3:38 PM

    It sounds like they are just ducky about cold weather. I like the variety of seasons... including extreme cold.

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  31. cieldequimperOctober 21, 2014 at 3:58 PM

    The green is amazing!

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  32. sunshineOctober 21, 2014 at 4:37 PM

    Beautiful shots and colors.

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  33. 21 WitsOctober 21, 2014 at 5:08 PM

    So beautiful, I especially like the dab of green color on the side.

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  34. NatureFootstepOctober 21, 2014 at 5:29 PM

    seems like they are moulting. :) A lovely little duck.

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  35. StephanieOctober 21, 2014 at 6:51 PM

    I have never seen one with the green. Beautiful birds and lovely reflections.

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  36. LoisOctober 21, 2014 at 7:31 PM

    This is the first time I have even heard of this type of duck. Very pretty!

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  37. Lisa GordonOctober 21, 2014 at 7:59 PM

    What a beauty he is!
    I just love that little "pop" of green.

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  38. JackOctober 21, 2014 at 8:27 PM

    They are new to me. And, "dabbling" ducks? There really is such a category?

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  39. RandyOctober 21, 2014 at 9:01 PM

    That's one bright spot of green.

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  40. LauraOctober 21, 2014 at 9:36 PM

    absolutely beautiful!!

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  41. KarenOctober 21, 2014 at 11:14 PM

    Absolutely fabulous!

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  42. CloudiaOctober 21, 2014 at 11:28 PM

    Like the green flash of tropic sunset!
    Loving your photos.




    ALOHA from Honolulu
    ComfortSpiral
    =^..^= . <3

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  43. rainfield61October 22, 2014 at 1:02 AM

    The green colour is so outstanding.

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  44. LynnOctober 22, 2014 at 4:36 AM

    what an amazing spot of green, lovely ducks both of them, and great shots.

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  45. Jenn JilksOctober 22, 2014 at 6:33 AM

    I love them! I see how they get their name. We have had a few ducks, but not many this month.

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  46. Mary Howell CromerOctober 22, 2014 at 6:49 AM

    Beautiful beautiful ;) !!!

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  47. AnonymousOctober 22, 2014 at 9:57 AM

    Lovely birds!

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  48. Ruth HiebertOctober 22, 2014 at 2:59 PM

    That green almost glows.Very pretty.

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  49. jp@A Green RidgeOctober 22, 2014 at 4:56 PM

    Of course, I have never seen one but it is just so brilliant!...:)JP

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