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[Ontbirds] ''Eurasian'' Green-winged Teal, March 30, Port Franks

JH
JAMES HOLDSWORTH
Mon, Mar 30, 2020 4:27 PM

Hey,

There is a male ''Eurasian'' Green-winged Teal in a flooded field near Port Franks this morning. The field is 500 m south of Port Franks Road, along Hwy 21 - look for the big cell-phone tower adjacent.

The creek just overtopped yesterday and has produced some excellent waterbird habitat. Along with the Teal were many other ducks, a nice mix of gulls and a Greater Yellowlegs. 

https://ebird.org/canada/checklist/S66403072

Not that this bird will create much of a stampede, but the birds are visible from the road, so no need to leave the car, if you are so disinclined.

Cheers,

James and Mary H.

'If one does not fail at times, then one has not challenged himself.'' - Ferdinand Porsche

Hey, There is a male ''Eurasian'' Green-winged Teal in a flooded field near Port Franks this morning. The field is 500 m south of Port Franks Road, along Hwy 21 - look for the big cell-phone tower adjacent. The creek just overtopped yesterday and has produced some excellent waterbird habitat. Along with the Teal were many other ducks, a nice mix of gulls and a Greater Yellowlegs.  https://ebird.org/canada/checklist/S66403072 Not that this bird will create much of a stampede, but the birds are visible from the road, so no need to leave the car, if you are so disinclined. Cheers, James and Mary H. 'If one does not fail at times, then one has not challenged himself.'' - Ferdinand Porsche