Assortment of birds (Northern Shovelers, Bufflehead, Teal, Harrier, Egret)

[jase1125]

Sorry for the lack of quality as I was focal length limited so lots of heavy cropping.

Buffleheads (first time I have spotted these interesting looking ducks)







Some Green-winged Teal. They would't let me get anywhere near them so again severely limited on focal length.





Egret buzzing the tower



Northern Harrier



Northern Shoveler

[iamntxhunter]

I believe those are Widgeons in photo #3 and those in the top of photo #1 are called Bluebills. Ducks are very hard to get close to especially if it is a place where they are hunted. Usually a park is where I have had my best luck on getting close especially if someone is feeding them.

[jase1125]

#1 has buffleheads mixed with i believe are ring necks in the background. Bufflehead, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

I'm convinced #3 are Green winged teals. Look at #4 of the group shots and one can clearly see the green on the wings that aren't as noticeable in #3.

None of these are great since I edited while half asleep :P

[El_Tortuga]

Originally Posted by jase1125

#1 has buffleheads mixed with i believe are ring necks in the background. Bufflehead, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

I'm convinced #3 are Green winged teals. Look at #4 of the group shots and one can clearly see the green on the wings that aren't as noticeable in #3.

None of these are great since I edited while half asleep :P

Correct on #1.

#3 is a greenwing teal drake(left), and a drake gadwall (right)

Very nice. Thanks for sharing

[jase1125]

Thanks for the ID on the gadwall.