Anne Elliott's photos with the keyword: Anas discors

I don't usually see Blue Winged Teal this close, so it was treat to have this one swim close. They really are quite beautiful ducks. Seen in SW Calgary on 21 May 2011. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue-winged_Teal www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/blue-winged_teal/id

Taken at Votier's Flats, Fish Creek Park, when we were taking part in the annual, provincial May Species Count on May 26th. The males, especially (as is always the case!) are quite handsome dabbling ducks. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue-winged_Teal www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Blue-winged_Teal/id

Usually, these Blue-winged Teal are off in the distance when I occasionally see them. Got a closer look at one on May 21st, in south west Calgary. www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Blue-winged_Teal/id en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue-winged_Teal