Re: FW: [canberrabirds] Is this a Chestnut Teal?

[Thomas Merkling <>]

They have been on the pond for at least 4 weeks (at least one bird each time I went for the last 4 weeks...

Thomas

2014-10-05 14:55 GMT+11:00 Geoffrey Dabb <>:

Yes Robin -  looks like a pair, male in partial eclipse.  Number 99?

 

From: Robin Eckermann [mailto:m("eckermann.com.au","robin");" target="_blank">]
Sent: Sunday, 5 October 2014 2:44 PM
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Subject: [canberrabirds] Is this a Chestnut Teal?

 

I met a few COGgers at CP this morning to learn the outcome of the debate as to whether the nest behind a flap of bark was occupied by a Flame Robin or a Scarlet Robin - those voting for Flame won the day. Whilst in the area, I snapped a couple of ducks on the pond, and at the time, dismissed them as Grey Teals. However, on taking a closer look at the pictures, I can't account for the dark head of the male. Its not green (as shown in all the reference books) ... but could this be a pair of Chestnut Teals?

(Click on thumbnail for larger view)

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Regards ... Robin Eckermann

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Thomas Merkling