 | I’m named for the green on my wings, but I’m most easily distinguished by my brown head with green stripe. I visit Florida in the wintertime. I’m smaller than most ducks. Most Likely Found: In a pond, In the marsh When: Winter Where I've photographed: Circle B Bar Reserve, Viera Wetlands |
I have written 2 posts including a photo of a Green-Winged Teal
January 9, 2011 - Limpkin with apple snail A small flock of Green-Winged Teals was feeding near the spoonbills. At first they only gave me "butts up!" shots, but then they emerged from the water and swam towards me. The males' heads have a green line that really shines when it is illuminated by…... Read more
December 28, 2010 - Blue-Winged Teal Blue-Winged Teal Then I spotted a male Green-Winged Teal feeding in the distance. Boy did he like to stick his head under the water! He had no consideration for photographers who might be trying to catch the pretty green on his head. It was with this bird that…... Read more