Teals Return

On January 10, 2017January 10, 2017 By Mike and Christy

Each winter we await the arrival of the waterfowl which overwinter on the creeks in our vicinity. One of the duck species I always love to see on the creek is the diminutive Green Winged Teal which are the smallest dabbling ducks in North America. This male caught our eye the other day allowed us a few quick photographs before making his way downstream.

20 thoughts on “Teals Return”

Jim Ruebush

Nice detail in the feathering.

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January 10, 2017 at 1:14 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Hi Jim, it is amazing the amount detail in a Ducks feathers.
  
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  January 13, 2017 at 11:17 pm Reply
jodierichelle

Oh, lovely!

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January 10, 2017 at 9:12 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Hi and thanks for the feedback. We really appreciate it. We really enjoy seeing these little ducks on the creek nearby every winter.
  
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  January 13, 2017 at 11:18 pm Reply
arlingwoman

These are si beautiful. The patterns in the feathers are intricate.

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January 11, 2017 at 12:20 am Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Yes, the details and patterns in a ducks feathers are so amazing. Hope you have had a great week.
  
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  January 13, 2017 at 11:19 pm Reply
Eliza Waters

Such beautiful plumage – a sweet-looking fellow!

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January 11, 2017 at 2:25 am Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Hi Eliza, yes this was a sweet guy. Hope he finds the two ladies which were swimming just upstream a bit. He would be sure to impress them.
  
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  January 13, 2017 at 11:20 pm Reply
Jane Lurie

Beautiful, vibrant colors, Mike. Very nice shots.

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January 11, 2017 at 5:26 am Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Jane, we always look forward to seeing them each winter around here.
  
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  January 13, 2017 at 11:21 pm Reply
livinglifeforte

Beautiful beautiful beautiful

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January 11, 2017 at 5:29 am Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks and thanks for the feedback as we really appreciate it.
  
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  January 13, 2017 at 11:21 pm Reply
donna213

Beautiful photos, Mike. This is maybe my favorite duck.

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January 11, 2017 at 1:38 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Hi Donna, we usually only have a fews of these guys around each winter and that makes catching them always a treat. Hope your having a great week.
  
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  January 13, 2017 at 11:22 pm Reply
Jude

So pretty, and such lovely muted colours!

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January 12, 2017 at 6:41 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Jude and thanks for taking the time to leave us some feedback. We really appreciate it.
  
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  January 13, 2017 at 11:23 pm Reply
Tammy

Love how the colors pop!!

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January 15, 2017 at 7:40 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Tammy. We have so few of these guys around it is always such a treat to see them.
  
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  January 25, 2017 at 1:32 am Reply
Mike Adams

Green winged teal are some of the most magnificent waterfowl to pass by my home on the Atlantic flyway. Awesome post!

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February 10, 2017 at 11:19 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  HI Mike and thanks for the feedback. We usually only get a few each year that overwinter on a couple of local creeks here around Denver so we are thrilled each time we see this beautiful little ducks. Hope you are having a great weekend.
  
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  February 11, 2017 at 11:33 pm Reply