Down Low with a Green Winged Teal..5 shots

Very nice little bird Gary and well caught as always mate. I really like the first shot and the 3rd shot which has a wonderful reflection. Good to hear the bird seemed ok, I see alot of birds that come in damaged for rehab and some are not so lucky as this.

Excellent series Gary. Hope it heals soon. Good work as always.

Very nice series Gary!

Love reflection shots and the green of the water compliments the green of the bird.

PS: I'll get back to you shortly with the PM on shorebird....tough one...

Marc

Wonderful series, Gary. Great detail in these captures. BTW, nice touch to match your signature color to the green on the wing in the images where it was visible.

Ron

Thanks Reyno, Wayne, Sindri, Marc and Ron for taking the time to look and comment, And thanks in advance to anyone else who does the same

Another fine set Gary. The first is my favorite because of the pose and comp. Great reflection and the slow trailing water make for one great shot. Again, nice series of shots!

Nice series of a skittish duck. Every year during October-November there is a nice congregation of these GWTs, including beautifully coloured males at Petrie Island (the marsh at the right of the road, right after coming down the hill). Only thing is they are extremely skittish there...but with patience they normally do come back.

Very nice shots (I mean pictures ) Gary, I hope to see these down south soon.

Nice shots. Too bad about the wound though. Birds in the wild have to go through a lot just to survive out there. And those fortunate enough to make it through the early more vulnerable months then have to contend with other hazards on their migratory journey south. One of which is hoping you don't end up like some of those Canada Geese in the Winged Migration documentary. For those who have never seen it, it is highly recommended viewing.

PS. I saw someone go into the "Moorhen" pond one time to try and get a turtle (presumably) away from a mallard it was trying to drag down. He took off his shoes and grabbed a broken branch nearby and went in after the turtle. The mallard was so tired from struggling it was too tired to even get itself up on a rock. I saw the mallard for months after that incident and it was limping the whole time....basically standing only on its one good leg.

wonderful again gary!