Green-winged teals live at Bear river all year around but in summer you don't see them often because they breed and nest.
I saw this male teal a few days ago. He found a little spot that wasn't frozen completely and was there for a while.
Standing on the thin ice but not for a long time.
Found a spot and took a long rest. My patience was wearing out but the teal looked peaceful and didn't want to move.
Green-winged teals are tiny birds. They are the only ducks that can scratch themselves while flying.
The young can swim, dive, walk, and feed itself within hours of hatching but can't regulate its body temperature. Mother stays with her babies for a week during nights and cold days keeping them from getting cold.
I saw this male teal a few days ago. He found a little spot that wasn't frozen completely and was there for a while.
Standing on the thin ice but not for a long time.
Found a spot and took a long rest. My patience was wearing out but the teal looked peaceful and didn't want to move.
Green-winged teals are tiny birds. They are the only ducks that can scratch themselves while flying.
The young can swim, dive, walk, and feed itself within hours of hatching but can't regulate its body temperature. Mother stays with her babies for a week during nights and cold days keeping them from getting cold.
Each bird has an extraordinarily beautiful twin defined in reflection!
ReplyDeleteOkay Santa, i want a camera like Kaya. The clarity and everything is beautiful and you caught such gorgeous reflections. what a beautiful bird. Love these photos.
ReplyDeleteI was so admiring the photos that I neglected to read what you wrote. Interesting facts about this bird - can scratch intself while flying - that's impressive.
ReplyDeleteGreen-winged teal are common in my neck of the woods, blue-winged to a lesser extent and cinnamon rarely seen -- beyond that, my knowledge of teal is non-existent.
ReplyDeleteThis one is a good-looking guy, Kaya, and your set of photographs show him in all his splendor. Great series ....
Hola Kaya, precioso pato y que bonita la foto donde se ve su reflejo, es espectacular. Besos.
ReplyDeletePreciosas fotos, el pato y su reflejo en el agua formando una unidad.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo,
Son muy bellas esas aves y dobretodo muy bien captadas. Tiene especial atractivo sus reflejos en esas doradas aguas.
ReplyDeleteBesos
aww...so cute little ducks
ReplyDeleteLe cose più belle della vita non si trovano sotto l’albero, ma nelle persone che ti stanno vicino nei momenti speciali.
ReplyDeleteBuon Natale!
Preciosas fotos del pato con los reflejos, que son todo un acierto compositivo. Te deseo una Feliz Navidad, Kaya, para ti y los tuyos, mucha Salud y Felicidad.
ReplyDeleteSaludos.
Wonderful photos, all of them are beautiful but I especially liked the third one, it's awesome.
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays and Happy New Year full of health, joy and love.
Best wishes