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Well, if it counts, I did think Gadwall.  But, I'll have to agree that the head doesn't really look right.  I've been looking a Galls for the last four days and they do look different than these silhouettes. Due to the lighting difficulties, I not going to hazard any additional suggestions.  But, I am curious.  Were you able ...

Your right, with that bill it is almost an automatic reflex to say N. Shoveler.  But, the coloring is strange.  I checked some Sites just to see if there was a picture of an Immature Male which could match your bird.  Nothing I found matches the coloration on your bird.  I wonder if Shovelers cross with other ducks?

Had most of the same cast members back today except for the Am. Avocets.  However, did come across two new species.  One was a Western Kingbird.  If I hadn't been trying to count individual members of species present, I probably would not even put the binoculars on it.  The other, were two Mottled Ducks mixed in with the ...

During the course of my workday today in the Refinery, there was a good number and variety of birds observed.  We have a number of areas where water either stands or it concentrated into ponds, so there are quite a few birds drawn to it.  Many winter Great Blue Heron     -- ...

Can't see much and don't know what Falcons are in Panama, but with the prominent teardrop on the side of the face, I would saw that it looks more like a larger Falcon species than the smaller Merlin.

Here is ID problem along with an update concerning Raptors at the Baytown Refinery. 1.  First, I worked outside for the last two days so finally have had a chance to see who is visiting.  The American Krestrels are indeed present.  Saw two males yesterday and two males and female today. 2.  Nice big Red-tailed Hawk in the ...

I agree also, saw 8 today on a pond in the Refinery.  The white tip is a key id point.  It will shine even at a pretty good distance.

Curlybird:This isn't an ''abnormality'' but I found it very funny, as I never saw it before (some of you may have seen this in your outings).  Look how these Black-necked Stilts are ''sitting'', with their legs bent like a ''chair''.  I never knew they did this! Curly, You did recognize that only did you have a picture of ...

Agreed, the only other choice would be a Sharp-shinned which is smaller.  The tails of the two are differently shaped.  One, rounded and the other square.

Thanks for the info on the Krestrels being here.  We usually have several pairs winter in the Refinery.  I just haven't had the chance to see them yet.  The body of the bird from the other day was very brown, but I didn't get a chance to see any other marks as the bird left the area.