Green-winged Teal II

 

Green-winged Teal /Anas carolinensis) male

The male Green-winged Teal (Anas carolinensis) discovered on November 22 was still present at the Laguna de Barlovento reservoir this afternoon, November 28.

Green-winged Teal (Anas carolinensis) male

All four females were also observed, although one of them had left the group and was foraging separately.

Male Green-winged Teal (Anas carolinensis) with female Teal sp.

The position of the sun is better for photography during the afternoon, although the birds are still 150 metres away and 20 metres below the observation point, unfortunately too far for my 400mm lens.

Male Green-winged Teal (Anas carolinensis)

It will be interesting to see if the Teals overwinter at this location. With its present low water level, the reservoir is ideal for a variety of birds. Other migratory species currently present include about 20 x Common Coot (Fulica atra), a solitary Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus),  a single Wigeon (Anas penelope) and possibly one or two other species yet to show themselves.

Male Green-winged Teal (Anas carolinensis) with 3 of the 4 female Teal sp.

The Laguna de Barlovento reservoir is almost empty at the moment, thus offering potential habitat for migratory birds:

Present appearance of the Laguna de Barlovento reservoir in the NW of La Palma.