Like previous descriptions, this duck dove repeatedly, much like an alcid. It did not associate with any other green-winged teals, several of which hung out together on the shoreline of few dozen yards away. The speculum was the most distinctive thing i noted in the field, being very obvious while it swam, compared to the barely visible speculum of the green-winged teal females that were seen swimming in other ponds at the park. The anterior border of the speculum was a cream color, while the posterior border was more white. Its facial patterns were more distinct than other green-winged teals, but less distinctive than the field guide pictures of female and eclipse male garganey. I've posted a couple of pictures on my Flickr page.



http://www.flickr.com/photos/crappywildlifephotography/





Rick Hibpshman

Issaquah, WA

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