Blue-winged Teal Duck Wading in Wetland Marsh
Sunday, April 26th, 2026 at 11:10:08 PM · 2026/Yolo Bypass Wetlands
This wildlife photograph captures a Blue-winged Teal duck at the water's edge of a wetland environment. The duck displays characteristic mottled brown plumage with distinctive white facial markings and is positioned at the transition between open water and algae-covered mudflats. The background shows marsh vegetation and algae blooms typical of shallow wetland habitats. The image was taken at the Yolo Bypass Wetlands, an important stopover for migratory waterfowl in California's Central Valley. The natural lighting and wetland setting create an authentic scene of waterfowl behavior in their native habitat.
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