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Duck Hunt 2013

May 03, 2013
Carrie
Birding
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So as many of my loyal readers know, I have a very mixed relationship with vagrants and the chasing thereof….

Hybrid Teal Hotness

February 28, 2013
Mike
Birds
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In February 2012, a gorgeous Blue-winged/Green-winged Teal visited Brazos Bend State Park in Texas, much to the delight of local birders….

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The Brown Teal

July 25, 2012
Duncan
Birds
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While most readers will be enjoying some measure of nice weather up north here in Wellington we are currently being…

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The Green-winged Teal, North America’s Smallest Dabbling Duck

February 15, 2012
Larry
Birds
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The Green-winged Teal (Anas crecca carolinensis) is North America’s smallest dabbling duck and taken by hunters second only to the…

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Hybrid Teals

May 16, 2011
Mike
Birds
17 Comments

The more I learn about ducks, the more impressed I am with their blatant promiscuity. Mallards, of course, bring new…

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A Tale Of Two Teals

March 21, 2005
Mike
Birds
1 Comment

The taxonomic practice of speciation must be more art than science. After all, there are at least six distinct and…

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