Teal, Sparrow & Mink

A lovely afternoon, although still on the cool side with the breeze. The intent this afternoon was to try for warblers at Reifel, but I got side tracked again on hearing there were a couple of Cinnamon Teal around. While I did locate one, it was in a pond well off the trail and too far for photos. At another pond they frequent there were some Green-winged Teal.

Green-winged Teal
Green-winged Teal

Not quite the shot I was hoping for, but fun to get this Green-winged Teal pair foraging together. While watching the teal,

House Sparrow
House Sparrow

… this House Sparrow landed nearby for a short while. Then the bonus shot of the day occurred on my way out along the east dyke trail.

Mink
Mink

This Mink came running right up to me with a bullfrog in its mouth. The lighting was a little harsh, but there is not much you can do about that in these spur of the moment situations.