Duck Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge Utah (1 Viewer)

[Marsha P]

Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge near Brigham City Utah.
May 17, 2019 late afternoon.

Could this be a non-breeding Pintail?

 

[aeshna5]

I would say Cinnamon Teal in eclipse.

 

[Andy Adcock]

Wouldn't the white face be better for Blue-winged Teal?

 

[aeshna5]

Wouldn't the white face be better for Blue-winged Teal?

I think that may be an effect of the light. Face seems very plain for BWT.

 

[birdmeister]

I'm not sure it can be confirmed on these images, but I think the bill looks quite large for BW Teal, better for Cinnamon.

 

[fugl]

I'm not sure it can be confirmed on these images, but I think the bill looks quite large for BW Teal, better for Cinnamon.

Agree, bill’s too long for Blue-winged. . ..

 

[aeshna5]

I'm not sure it can be confirmed on these images, but I think the bill looks quite large for BW Teal, better for Cinnamon.

That was one of the reasons I went for Cinnamon Teal.

 

[Marsha P]

Try again - next time.

Well, I clearly am not very good at IDing these ducks!

Thank you all of your input. I think I will just have to tell the hubby that we have to go back for a better look! I haven't seen either teal well enough to know that was what I am looking at. I'll wait until I get to see a really great specimen before I put it on my list. They both look gorgeous!

Some of you seem to like these challenges. I wish I was good enough to contribute! Someday maybe.

Thanks again! MP