On Wednesday I went for a solo walk at the 68th Street Wetlands in SE Calgary by Stoney Trail and 17th Ave. I was lucky to see three different species of teals, all on the same small pond. A favourite for many people is the Cinnamon Teal (Spatula cyanoptera), and this one posed in the grass quite close to me.
Olympus OM-1, 100-400mm plus MC20, 800mm, ISO 2500, f/16, 1/500.
The Green-winged (Anas crecca) teal was a little further away.
Olympus OM-1, 100-400mm plus MC20, 800mm, ISO 640, f/13, 1/500.
The Blue-winged (Spatula discors) teal was the last of the species. In the background is an American Avocet. The Blue-winged teals are more common, but is unusual for me to see all three species on the same day.
Olympus OM-1, 100-400mm plus MC20, 800mm, ISO 400, f/13, 1/500.
Also on Wednesday I was lucky enough to have musical accompaniment by two Coyotes (Canis latrans).
All pictures photo-edited with On1 Photo Raw 2024
I am learning so much lately! Little did I know there was not just one kind of teal! Yesterday I learned there is not just one kind of yellow rumped warbler!
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