One of the loveliest of the waterfowl. A pair on a pond by The Gateway Theater in Bellport, NY The male floating proudly as his plumes seem to flash with metallic
luster when the sun's rays intercept his course while she is clothed in modest hues as she glides alongside. (Natural History of the Birds of Eastern and Central North America by Forbush and May 1939 for other names of the Wood Duck and parts of the narrative) Diana Teta p.s. Unfortunately unable to relocate Blue -winged Teal -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
