Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Green-winged Teal - Iron Bridge, Newport

Following the good news from Lyndon Lomax that the GWT was still present I made a quick dash to Newport before dusk set in, the journey taking only 20 minutes.

Parking in the lay-by I crossed the road and the American duck was in plain sight only 40 yards away, firstly on the water and then on the mud before it flew with a couple of Eurasian Teal behind an island and out of sight.

It did give me enough time to get some images that given the gloom I was quite pleased with, this had to have been my easiest 'twitch' ever.

I've seen a number of the species over the years and although I have some photos in my archives this bird probably gave me my best opportunity........






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