Late in the fall as the waterfowl return to our ponds and streams a few Green Winged teal make their winter home on a small Creek nearby. They are the smallest of the Teals and their return always brings a smile to our face and leads a bit of rhythm to the flow of life and the change of seasons.
Clear Creek in Denver, CO




A pretty lil’ thang!
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Hi Eliza, he is a cute little fella and an anchor for time letting us know December is just around the corner. No Calendar required.
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They have a lovely eye patch.
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Hi they do indeed.
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What a gorgeous little bird. I’d be waiting for them to return, too!
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Hi and what makes them very special is that we only h ave a few each winter yet they are always there.
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Delightful!
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Hi Adam, they are one of the true treats of the holiday season….
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Hello cutesy 💛
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HI Val, I pass that along to him next time we see him. 🙂
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So sweet. Great shots! We used to have them a lot here, when we had a pond, but sadly our beavers died two years ago. 😦
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I bet not having beavers has changed the landscape quite a bit.
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He and his reflection are both lovely. 😊
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