Blue-winged Teal Foraging in Shallow Wetland Waters

Blue-winged Teal Foraging in Shallow Wetland Waters

Sunday, April 26th, 2026 at 11:10:08 PM · 2026/Yolo Bypass Wetlands

A blue-winged teal duck stands in shallow water at the edge of a wetland area, its bill dipped into the water as it forages for food. The duck displays beautiful brown speckled plumage with a distinctive white crescent patch visible on its flank. The setting shows a transition zone between open water and muddy, vegetation-covered ground dotted with dried grass and small branches. The lighting suggests late afternoon, casting natural tones across the scene and creating subtle reflections on the calm water surface.

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