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Grey Teal |
Sightings
Spotted by us for the first time in April of 2006, about 20 km west of Barraba, New South Wales. Later sighted regularly in various locations (always around dams or natural water) in north-western NSW, including e.g. Narrabri Lake.
Photos
Pop Grey Teal leading his family away from the annoying photographer (click on image for larger version)
Closer view of part of the family (click on image for larger version)
Lateral view of a pair of Grey Teals
Here a Grey Teal seen from closer-up, but from behind
Group of Grey Teals at Narrabri Lake (click on image for larger version)
Pair of Grey Teals, now on the bank of a dam
Grey Teal in flight (slightly blurred)
Habits
Often seen together with other ducks, in particular Australian Wood Ducks.
Group photo of several species of water birds - a pair of Australian Wood Ducks (centre), Grey Teals (left and right) and Australasian Grebes (the two smaller birds)
Group photo of several species of water birds - a pair of Australian Wood Ducks (far left), a family of Grey Teals (centre) and a pair of Australasian Grebes (front)