Ducks and Avocets

The ducks at Las Gallinas change frequently in number and species. There seemed to be fewer mallards on this day and more widgeons, with just a couple of cinnamon teals, a handful of avocets, and a dozen or so northern shovelers. All shots with the 500 f/4 and the 1.4x extender on the 1D mk 2. Please scroll down.

Above, a pair of avocets in nonbreeding plumage. Below, a female Bufflehead.

Below, Cinnamon Teal (male in front, female half-hidden behind him).

Below, 2 images of Common Merganzers.

Below, a pair (female left, male right) of American Widgeons.

Below, a lonesome killdeer.

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