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Golden Teal
NoSpringChicken

Golden Teal (Anas crecca)

A Teal bathed in the golden afternoon sunshine at Minsmere on Sunday. I waited ages for it to turn its head so the light could illuminate the green patch but it never happened. This is the the best shot I could get. Ron
Habitat
Coastal wetland
Location
Minsmere, Suffolk
Date taken
7/12/08
Scientific name
Anas crecca
Equipment used
Olympus E-510 + ED 70-300 + 1.4 tc
Birds hardly ever do what you want them to do Ron, so we have to settle for what they do give us, I still like this un mate.
 
Super shot Ron, if I wait for anything they turn tail and scarper:D
Beautiful light:t:eek::)
 

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