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Post by tina mallari on Feb 10, 2008 16:53:13 GMT
Took these photos in Candaba last Feb 9, 2008. Sorry for the small pictures but this were taken at an area that was REALLY, REALLY Far   |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Feb 10, 2008 22:06:05 GMT
Congrats on another lifer and a new Philippine bird, Tina!  After A. Jensen posted the ID that it was an American Wigeon ( Anas americana), I googled for pics and indeed there are subtle differences compared to the Eurasian Wigeon. This baby becomes another most wanted Candabird... ;D |
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Post by tina mallari on Feb 10, 2008 23:11:24 GMT
Thanks a lot Romy  You have to watch out for the Green Winged Teal too when you go there coz Cel was able to see one. Unfortunately for me, when we got there it was already gone |
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Post by mantarey on Feb 11, 2008 0:18:41 GMT
Nice catch there, Idol Tins, be going there tomorrow, might get a lucky shot of this beauty |
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Feb 11, 2008 3:18:32 GMT
It is indeed an American Wigeon. Here's one taken here in Southern California:  |
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Post by Farmer Nestor on Feb 11, 2008 22:40:01 GMT
This is the second record breaking for Tina he....he....he....so what's the next one idol Tina? ;D ;D GREAT JOB!!  |
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Post by tina mallari on Feb 12, 2008 3:42:39 GMT
Thanks Kuya pitsew but just to make it clear ... Cel Tungol was the one who spotted it and then Alex L took photos of it. Wency and I were in Candaba that same day so when we passed by the area of Cel and Alex, I asked them what's new and that's when I learned about the American Wigeon. They were even the ones who showed it to me coz I couldn't find it because it was soooooooooo far away. Cel spotted it again and that's when I took my photos |
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