Photo by Chris Bosak
A Northern Pintail swims in a small pond in Danbury, Conn., Jan. 2016.
Here are some more shots of the cooperative Northern Pintail I spotted in a small roadside pond in Danbury, Conn., the other week. It’s a beautiful bird and this was the first time I’ve ever seen one so close. Enjoy the photos and thanks for your support of http://www.birdsofnewengland.com
Photo by Chris Bosak
A Northern Pintail swims in a small pond in Danbury, Conn., in Jan. 2016.
Photo by Chris Bosak
A Northern Pintail Drake swims among Mallards in Danbury, Jan. 2016.
Photo by Chris Bosak
A Northern Pintail swims in a small pond in Danbury, Conn., in Jan. 2016.
Photo by Chris Bosak
A Northern Pintail swims in a small pond in Danbury, Conn., Jan. 2016.
Photo by Chris Bosak
A Northern Pintail swims in a small pond in Danbury, Conn., Jan. 2016.
Photo by Chris Bosak
A Northern Pintail scratches his head in a small pond in Danbury, Conn., Jan. 2016.
Photo by Chris Bosak
A Northern Pintail swims in a small pond in Danbury, Conn., Jan. 2016.
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In my opinion one of the top 2 most elegant drakes in North America (tied with Wood duck). — Julio, via Facebook
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