A pair of Blue Winged Teals casting that all too familiar over the shoulder glance letting me know my presence is known. Arapahoe National Wildlife refuge near Walden, CO.
You get some of the most beautiful and varied ducks I’ve ever seen. I did see 3 pairs of hooded mergansers the other day at a nearby pond for the first time and was thrilled!
Three pairs of Hoodies would sure make me smile. Right now most of the waterfowl in the city has left for the season but soon the spring will bring new arrivals but they live further away up in some of the more mountain lakes. It is the quiet season now.
Thanks, we only see these guys around for a short time each spring then they move further north. Probably hanging out on the same lakes as the loons. Hope your day is going well and you have a wonderful weekend.
Adorable!
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Thanks, it is always fun to get to watch these guys and especially the behavior of paying pairs. Hope your having a great day.
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Perfect!
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Thanks.
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You get some of the most beautiful and varied ducks I’ve ever seen. I did see 3 pairs of hooded mergansers the other day at a nearby pond for the first time and was thrilled!
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Three pairs of Hoodies would sure make me smile. Right now most of the waterfowl in the city has left for the season but soon the spring will bring new arrivals but they live further away up in some of the more mountain lakes. It is the quiet season now.
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Beautiful creatures! They almost resemble loons!
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Thanks, we only see these guys around for a short time each spring then they move further north. Probably hanging out on the same lakes as the loons. Hope your day is going well and you have a wonderful weekend.
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Love these Teals, the males, especially, are so handsome
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Hi, we only see the blue winged teals as they migrate through the area so get to observe and photograph them is always a treat.
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