Month: March 2025

All of the following were seen on a single 90 minute visit and walk on the boardwalk. Incredible amount of wildlife.

Green-Winged Teal: Breeds from the arctic regions of northern Alaska and Canada south to northern California, Colorado, Nebraska, and New York. Spends winters in southern states, along the Pacific and Atlantic coasts, and throughout Mexico. Preferred habitats include marshes, ponds, and marshy lakes.

During breeding season, has vibrant greenish-yellow facial skin, orange bill, and long feather plumes that extend from the back to beyond the tail.