The Northern Pintail and the Eurasian Teal are back in my #backyard ( The #Rottermeren area near #Zevenhuizen, South Holland, #Netherlands)
They now have their beautiful (summer) plumage again after the molting period during the summer months.
"what beautiful ducks"
#northernPintail #EurasianTeal #nature #natuur #birds #vogels #BirdsinmyBackyard #achtertuin
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Northern pintail ducks, female or non-breeding. They are dabbing ducks, meaning that they will plunge their heads into the water, butts in the air, to forage for food below the surface.
Juanita Bay Park, Kirkland. One of three "lifers" I saw that day.
Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) at Abbott Marshlands
Sunday 12 January 2025 I was just about ready to pack up and head home when I noticed a group of Northern Pintails (Anas acuta), along with some Gadwalls and Mallards, gathered on the frozen wetland. Of course, that meant I wasn’t leaving just yet. In the first shot, a male Northern Pintail stands on the ice, his sleek form and striking plumage catching the light. That rich chocolate-brown head, crisp white neck, and sharp black accents make him look almost regal. The frozen marsh, with […]
A beautiful Pintail Duck avoids me, while a Coot chases me for snacks.
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