Cinnamon Teal

On May 4, 2016May 19, 2016 By Mike and Christy

With the snow still flying and a cold wind blowing we were surprised to find a few early arrivals to the marshes near the Arapahoe National Wildlife Refuge last weekend. One such arrival was this handsome Cinnamon Teal hanging out in last years grass. Walden, CO.

23 thoughts on “Cinnamon Teal”

marlandphotos

Very nice! Thanks for posting!

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May 4, 2016 at 12:11 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks and have a wonderful day.
  
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  May 4, 2016 at 2:11 pm Reply
Walking My Path: Mindful Wanderings in Nature

Nice capture, I love it’s eye.

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May 4, 2016 at 12:22 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Hi and thanks. Those red eyes really are something. Hope your weeks going well.
  
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  May 4, 2016 at 2:10 pm Reply
belindagroverphotography

Nice shot!

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May 4, 2016 at 12:39 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Belinda, it was nice to see the Cinnamon Teals had arrived. They are one of my favorites.
  
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  May 4, 2016 at 2:10 pm Reply
  1. belindagroverphotography
    
    I imagine. Sad to say they don’t pass thru my part of Canada.
    
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    May 4, 2016 at 5:07 pm Reply
    1. Mike Bizeau
      
      Too bad but jousting from you photos you have many willing subjects to choose from.
      
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      May 4, 2016 at 11:23 pm Reply
      1. belindagroverphotography
        
        That’s true 😊
        
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        May 4, 2016 at 11:48 pm
Kit Dunsmore

Lovely cinnamon teal! I love the early arrivals. They are the promise that summer is on its way.

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May 4, 2016 at 3:29 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Kit, although hit did not feel that way two days ago today is sunny and warm…summer is on it’s way for sure. Have a great day.
  
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  May 4, 2016 at 3:54 pm Reply
sandyjwhite

It is so still, it almost looks like a decoy! A beautiful bird.

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May 4, 2016 at 4:03 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Hi, yes he was just sitting still in the grasses staying out of the wind that day.
  
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  May 4, 2016 at 11:24 pm Reply
Diana Blair Revell

Flawless. Love the cinnamon teal.

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May 4, 2016 at 5:16 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Hi Diana, one of my favorites. The color is just something special on these guys in breeding season. Hope you are having a great day.
  
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  May 4, 2016 at 11:22 pm Reply
Eliza Waters

What a gorgeous bird! Wish we had them. 🙂

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May 4, 2016 at 9:39 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Hi Eliza, glad they are around for the spring and breeding season as the color of these guys is just so soothing. Hope your had a great day.
  
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  May 4, 2016 at 11:22 pm Reply
  1. Eliza Waters
    
    Yes, thanks. Drizzly rain, but we need the moisture. Everything is growing great guns!
    
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    May 4, 2016 at 11:47 pm Reply
    1. Mike Bizeau
      
      Gotta have that moisture and hopeful everything but the weeds are growing. 🙂
      
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      May 4, 2016 at 11:58 pm Reply
      1. Eliza Waters
        
        Ha, no exceptions there! Weeds always grow the best. 🙂
        
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        May 5, 2016 at 12:10 am
      2. Mike Bizeau
        
        🙂
        
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        May 5, 2016 at 6:22 pm
arlingwoman

That surprised eye is the center of the photo. Lovely.

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May 4, 2016 at 11:18 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Hi and hop your day is going well. Although he might have been a bit surprised he did let us hang out with him for a bit and get several good photos.
  
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  May 4, 2016 at 11:20 pm Reply