Cinnamon Teal at Merritt Island NWR, 2/23/2013

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My car about died last night.  My AC compressor died and then killed a serpentine belt.  I wasn't happy to have to forego my morning of birding to get my car fixed.  It wasn't fixed until about 5pm, but I was able to get out to Merritt Island and find the Cinnamon Teal that's been seen there recently just before the sun went down.  The birds are back lit, and there's very little light, but you can see enough to tell that in fact there is a Cinnamon Teal in the photo.

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  1. The Cinnamon Teal was certainly off course. Was that a lifer for you? I was on Merritt Island yesterday, but so fortunate to see the Cinnamon. I did see a pair of Blue-Winged Teals. Glad your day ended on a good find.

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  2. Great comparison with his Blue-winged cousin. What a beautiful bird. I have not yet seen one.

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  3. Thanks! If you make it out to Merritt Island, there's a good chance you'll see one (and get a better picture).

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  4. Yes, that was a lifer for me. Yes, it did end well :-)

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  5. Congrats on getting the Cinnamon Teal images Scott!

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