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Blue-winged Teal... Gilbert Water Park, SE of Phoenix

in South Dakota,  Not even a block away from my house.  

I live in South Dakota and was surprised to find this bird sitting in the creek near my house. Really cool!  I'll have to go back another day and try to get a better photo.  They are not supposed to even live in the United States naturally.

Ths is Aflac, the second white duck to be among the ducks on our pond.  I started photographing him as a baby..  and documented his growth.  He/she is no wall flower in this group.  He/she runs in the lead and many follow.  Has wintered over on an open spot on the river in town and has now returned as an adult to the ...

This duck is with a flock of mallards.  Please help to identify.

It is difficult to determine the colorations on the duck sitting on the water under the log.  What did you observe to be the true colors for the following? 1)  It looks to have a light speculum but I can't tell if there is any other color associated with it?  2)  The back looks dark but was there color? 3)  There is ...

Mottled Duck Feathers. I have always admired the way that animals seem to come with their own natural cosmetics and jewels!   Click Here for Cards and Prints of this image