Blue-winged Teal Pair Swimming in Wetland Pond
Sunday, April 26th, 2026 at 11:10:14 PM · 2026/Yolo Bypass Wetlands
Two Blue-winged Teal ducks swim together in calm, shallow water at a wetland preserve. The male on the right displays distinctive breeding plumage with intricate spotted patterns and a white facial crescent, while the mottled brown female swims to the left. The water reflects the sky and surrounding landscape, with green algae or duckweed visible on the surface. The shoreline shows muddy banks transitioning to grassland, typical of seasonal wetland environments. The scene captures a quiet moment of waterfowl behavior in their natural habitat during spring migration or breeding season.
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